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U.S. seeks Fallujah cease-fire
Like I said folks, the finish line is in sight, and the strategy is to get there with the least amount of casualties.The U.S.-led coalition is seeking a bilateral cease-fire with enemy combatants in the Sunni stronghold of Fallujah to take place Saturday, the U.S. military says. The move is an effort to implement Iraqi control of the restive city, U.S. Army spokesman Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt said. "If the cease-fire holds, talks regarding the re-establishment of legitimate authority in Fallujah will begin," Kimmitt said. "This action is being taken with the expectation that enemy elements in Fallujah will also honor the ceasefire. Coalition forces will always retain the inherent right of self defense." ...On Friday, Iraqi Governing Council members met with Fallujah leaders and leadership of the anti-coalition forces to try to bring calm. ..."We will fight the enemy on our terms. May God help them when weâre done with them," said Maj. Gen. James Mattis, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division. According to what has been said above, you might not get the chance to fight at all, on your terms. I wish it were so. Posted by: Rafael 2004-04-10 |
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