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Article: A dangerous gamble.(Editorials)(U.S. threatens to halt military operations in Iraq)(Editorial)
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- The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)
- Article date:
- October 28, 2008
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Byline: The Register-Guard
The Bush administration is playing a dangerous game of chicken with the government of Iraq, and the tactic sends decidedly mixed signals to the American people.
Frustrated with Iraq's reluctance to approve a new status of forces agreement authorizing continued U.S. military operations in Iraq, Pentagon officials have warned Iraq that they will shut down all military operations and other vital services throughout the country on Jan. 1. The United Nations mandate for the American mission in Iraq expires Dec. 31.
Iraq is unlikely to call the Bush administration's bluff. In addition to providing vital security for the ...