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Iraq-Jordan
Czechs extend mandate for troops in Iraq
2004-11-04
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The Czech parliament voted Thursday to extend the mandate for its troops in Iraq by two months, Czech Radio reports. The Czech Republic has around 100 military police in Iraq. Their mandate was originally set to expire at the end of December and has now been extended to Feb. 28, allowing them to remain in the country during elections scheduled to take place early next year. Unlike the Hungarians, the Czechs have not yet said whether the troops will be brought home after the elections have taken place.
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On Wednesday, Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said he would pull his country's troops out of Iraq by the end of March.
That was the scheduled length of their commitment.
Hungary has around 300 troops in Iraq, the second largest contingent from central and eastern Europe. Poland has the largest with 2,400 soldiers operating in Iraq. The Poles have hinted they would like to bring their troops home before the end of 2005.
Posted by:Steve

#8  Agreed. Scrap NATO for fixed term, renewable, bi-lateral, mutual defence agreements.
Posted by: Mrs. Davis   2004-11-04 3:54:55 PM  

#7  Yes, Mrs D -- although let's hope it is not required.

On the other hand, Spain France Turkey and Germany should be put on notice that we will not help them unless they change their ways and demonstrate a lasting commitment to the cause of freedom.
Posted by: Kalle (kafir forever)   2004-11-04 3:47:38 PM  

#6  Frank G, I think most of us are always careful to distinguish Old Europe from the rest.

Many thanks to our Czech, Polish, Hungarian, and Italian allies recently confirming their extended commitment for the sake of freedom.
Posted by: Kalle (kafir forever)   2004-11-04 3:44:40 PM  

#5  Because they gotten the short end of the stick so often from the Europeans who oppose us, they are paying their insurance premiums now. Let's pay out on the policy next time.
Posted by: Mrs. Davis   2004-11-04 12:42:42 PM  

#4  and another reason why blanket disparagement of " Europe" is wrong - Czechs and Poland among others have stood with us in harm's way and deserve the same.
Posted by: Frank G   2004-11-04 12:32:13 PM  

#3  Kde domov muj, kde domov muj?
V kraji znás-li bohumilém
Duse utlé v tele cilém,
Mysl jasnou, vznik a zdar,
A tu sílu vzdoru zmar!
To je Cechu slavné pléme,
Mezi Cechy domov muj,
Mezi Cechy domov muj.


Where is my home, where is my home?
If, in a heavenly land, you have met
Tender souls in agile frames,
Of clear mind, vigorous and prospering,
And with a strength that frustrates all defiance,
That is the glorious race of Czechs,
Among Czechs (is) my home,
Among Czech, my home.
Posted by: Mike   2004-11-04 12:27:47 PM  

#2  Muchas Gracias, mis amigos.
Posted by: Anon4021   2004-11-04 11:43:07 AM  

#1  Thank you, the people of Iraq thank you.
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom   2004-11-04 11:18:41 AM  

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