AP Shocker: Iraq VP Disputes Bush on Training of Forces

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AP Shocker: Iraq VP Disputes Bush on Training of Forces
George W. Bush

By Sally Buzbee, The Associated Press


DUBAI The training of Iraqi security forces has suffered a big "setback" in the last six months, with the army and other forces being increasingly used to settle scores and make other political gains, Iraqi Vice President Ghazi al-Yawer said Monday.

Al-Yawer disputed contentions by U.S. officials, including President Bush, that the training of security forces was gathering speed, resulting in more professional troops.

Bush has said the United States will not pull out of Iraq until Iraq's own forces can maintain security. In a speech last week, he said Iraqi forces are becoming increasingly capable of securing the country.

Al-Yawer, a Sunni moderate, said he agreed the United States cannot pull out now because "there will be a huge vacuum," leaving Iraq in danger of falling into civil war. In particular, armed Shiite militias in the south might try to incite war if U.S.-led coalition forces leave, he said in an interview with The Associated Press and a U.S. newspaper at a conference here.

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[NanceGreggs]

1. BUSH LIED? AGAIN?

"Quickly, Aunt Pitty-Pat, get the smellin' salts!"

[Rex]

2. There's a reason they 'pull out' in porn

We broke it and now we own it. :(

[pbca]

3. Here the press

didn't even seem to take Bush's most recent comments seriously. It's common knowledge here that he lies constantly to the point where even the 'objective' press can't pretend otherwise.

[newyawker99]

5. Hi pbca!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[pbca]

6. Thanks!

:hi:

[Carolab]

4. There was fraud in the Oct. 15th elections and they complained.

Nothing was done.

Sound familiar?