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Pentagon: Surge a success by any measure

Posted in CentCom, ME, news on 30 July 2008 | 1 Comment »

by Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (June 24, 2008) — The surge in Iraq has been a success by any measure, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said during a news conference June 23. The policy, announced by President Bush in December 2006, pushed additional brigades in to Iraq to provide a security umbrella so the [...]

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Sheikhs discuss upcoming elections in Samawa

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by Capt. Robin Worch
1st Cav. Div. Public Affairs
SAMAWA, Iraq (July 28, 2008) – More than 500 tribal leaders gathered in Samawa to discuss upcoming Iraqi elections and issues affecting their tribes, July 16. “This is the spirit of democracy that is encouraging progress throughout Muthanna and Iraq,” said Paul O’Friel, a provincial reconstruction team leader [...]

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Founders’ Daily Quote: 30 July 2008

Posted in daily quote on 30 July 2008 | 4 Comments »

“The fabric of American empire ought to rest on the solid basis of THE CONSENT OF THE PEOPLE. The streams of national power ought to flow from that pure, original fountain of all legitimate
authority.”
–Alexander Hamilton (Federalist No. 22, 14 December 1787); Reference: Hamilton, Federalist No. 22
I hear ya, Alex, but they won’t listen to us. [...]

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