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| WOW, Just f'n Wow!: Anbar Province government dedicates success vs. Al Qaeda to 9/11 victims |
| 2007-09-12 |
| Hat tip: freerepubic.com When members of the government of Anbar Province met with President Bush last week, they presented him with a letter dedicating their success in wiping out Al Qaeda here to the victims of Sept. 11. The letter, which was obtained by the Daily News, was signed by Anbar Governor Mamoun Sami Rashid, Provincial Council Chairman Abdul-Salam Abdullah, and Sheik Sattar abu Risha, the sheik credited with beginning the Anbar Awakening. "In the month when the terrorists attacked the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, we dedicate the victory of Anbar Province to the families of the victims who suffred that criminal act," the letter said, which was addressed directly to Bush. "With the help of the president of the United States, we pledge to continue to cooperate and communicate with you to continue to get good results," the letter said. Bush traveled to Anbar Province to highlight the dramatic decrease in violence there, just days ahead of the progress report that Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker presented to Congress Monday. |
| Posted by:Brett |
| #9 The Middle East has a lot more friendlies than you might think. Governor Rashid, Chairman Abdullah, Sheik abu Risha--welcome to the team! Glad to have you on our side. |
| Posted by: Mike 2007-09-12 23:12 |
| #8 I don't think they're attempting to kiss ass. They've lost more civilians to AlQ than we have, and proportionally a _lot_ more. And I don't think feudal cultures do "why do they hate us?" |
| Posted by: Abdominal Snowman 2007-09-12 20:39 |
| #7 Wow says it all. Screw the Defeatocrats - and the al-Q camels they rode |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2007-09-12 18:47 |
| #6 wx, this is MUCH more than brownie points. Remember, this is al-Anbar province, the heart of the Salafist insurgency in Iraq. They have experienced life under AQI and had their families, neighbors and associates viciously slaughtered by AQI. Hell, this is more than I can recall from any muslim source since 9-11. I sure hope some MSM=type posits this quote to the Dhims and asks for a comment. crickets............ |
| Posted by: Brett 2007-09-12 18:38 |
| #5 Mr. Yon's newest dispatch really shows how pissed off these people were at AQ and how much these leaders risked their lives and their families lives to fight against AQ. They are getting it. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-09-12 18:37 |
| #4 I like it! A little ass kissing from them goes a long way in my book. Finally, somebody gets it. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2007-09-12 18:17 |
| #3 Looks like security there is good enough that some folks feel safe enough to stick their heads up. Milestone met? Quick, someone go tell the Defeatocrats! Don't forget your bullhorn. |
| Posted by: gorb 2007-09-12 18:08 |
| #2 Obviously these sunnis are trying to score some brownie points. |
| Posted by: wxjames 2007-09-12 17:17 |
| #1 Now that brings joy to my calloused heart. Makes me think the ME has a future other than green glowing glass with oil wells on it. Thank you guys. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-09-12 16:15 |