Iraq - Fears US Will Leave

While the communist led anti-war movement, whose UK spokesperson is the dispicable George Galloway, clamours for the US to get out of Iraq, it seems the Iraqis and the UN want us to stay.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Iraq's foreign minister said he's concerned the United States may pull out of the country before the army and police are ready to take responsibility for the nation's security

Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari meets with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday and National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley on Thursday, and his wide-ranging agenda includes ``the continued engagement'' of the United States in Iraq.

The Iraqi minister came to New York to urge the U.N. Security Council to extend the mandate of the U.S.-led multinational force, saying Iraqi troops and police cannot yet defend the country against an armed insurgency by remnants of Saddam Hussein's regime and some foreigners.

The council responded positively, issuing a statement Tuesday extending the mandate and saying it looks forward to Iraqi security forces playing a greater role and ultimately assuming responsibility for the country's national security.

Next time you hear anyone crying for the US to get out of Iraq, shove this in their face and tell them to ... (fill in your choice).
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