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2006-05-31 Europe

Italy "will not turn its back on Iraq" -- minister

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Posted by Fred 2006-05-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Now, isn't that special

Posted by Captain America 2006-05-31 03:55|| 2006-05-31 03:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Come on. It's not like they're French. They certainly have contributed and with the Iraqi forces standing up and starting to carry the load, it's time for some realignment of resources. It time to be thankful for those that came and stay through the establishment of first democratic government in generations.

Posted by Slasing Spert8394 2006-05-31 09:06|| 2006-05-31 09:06|| Front Page Top

#3 I agree with SS8394, but I think Prodi has an obligation to draw down the Italian forces in coordination with the other allies, and in a way that lets the Iraqis handle the transition properly.

Plus, Prodi has a substantial obligation to do the drawdown with honor: the Italian soldiers need to be honored for what they've done.

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2006-05-31 11:08|| 2006-05-31 11:08|| Front Page Top

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