Progress in Iraq
Iraq parliament passes U.S. security pact
Iraq's parliament on Thursday approved a security pact with the United States that paves the way for U.S. forces to withdraw by the end of 2011, taking the country a big step closer to full sovereignty.
The deal, which parliament linked to a series of promised political reforms and a public referendum next year, brings in sight the end of a U.S. military presence that began with the 2003 invasion and ouster of dictator Saddam Hussein.
"It affirms the growth of Iraq's democracy and increasing ability to secure itself," a statement from outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush said of parliament's vote.
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Source: Reuters
Note: What? No comment from The Office of the President-elect? I'll have to TiVo the Sunday news programs to capture the complete coverage and all the rejoicing.
Iraq's parliament on Thursday approved a security pact with the United States that paves the way for U.S. forces to withdraw by the end of 2011, taking the country a big step closer to full sovereignty.
The deal, which parliament linked to a series of promised political reforms and a public referendum next year, brings in sight the end of a U.S. military presence that began with the 2003 invasion and ouster of dictator Saddam Hussein.
"It affirms the growth of Iraq's democracy and increasing ability to secure itself," a statement from outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush said of parliament's vote.
Read More...
Source: Reuters
Note: What? No comment from The Office of the President-elect? I'll have to TiVo the Sunday news programs to capture the complete coverage and all the rejoicing.
posted by Kathy at 11/27/2008 09:31:00 PM
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