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Iraq |
Maliki speaks from other side of his mouth |
2008-07-25 |
![]() Maliki, who earlier this month suggested that a timetable may be set for the departure of U.S. troops, would not be drawn on any specific dates when asked by reporters after meeting Pope Benedict at the Pontiff's summer residence. "There is a dialogue between us and the multinational forces, and we hope that we can reach results that satisfy both parties and protect the achievements made in Iraq and protect the sovereignty of Iraq," Maliki said. U.S. troop levels are a key battleground in November's U.S. presidential election and Democratic contender Barack Obama has pledged to remove U.S. troops within 16 months of taking office should he win the election. |
Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC |
#2 So they reported what they wanted Maliki to say, instead of what they wanted us to hear? Or was it what Maliki should say? Fortunately, (for the MSM)the clarification will be on page 98 in 2-point font. |
Posted by: Bobby 2008-07-25 12:57 |
#1 It seems the original statement trumpeted by our journalistic elites was a mis-translation... in fact it took a third translation to get it right. Apparently Prime Minister Maliki's original statement was pretty much what he said in this one. |
Posted by: trailing wife 2008-07-25 12:55 |