Australia to expand role in Iraq, says defence minister

[lovuian]

http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=a906bd0fb78b076b

Big News Network.com Sunday 20th February, 2005

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He said Australia had a significant role to play and was considering sending more troops. 'We've never ruled out more troops,' he said.

Australia is about to assume command of the naval forces in the northern part of the Gulf, the Australian Navy having played a major role in enforcing UN sanctions over the decade prior to the March 2003 invasion.

Hill said the aim of the northern fleet was to protect the oil installations, and to guard against terrorist infiltrations.

Responding to a question on the Australian Broadcasting Commission network, Hill said, 'Our position is that the international community should seize the moment and the momentum created by the election to lock in support for the Iraqi people, those that really want an opportunity for freedom.'
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Looks like the Aussies are with Bush!!!

[rodeodance]

1. Howard and his minions are with bush (the aussies I know are NOT)

[lovuian]

2. It sounds like they are just like Americans Hijacked!!!

:argh:

[Briar]

3. Hijacked?

A majority of Aussies like a majority of Americans voted for macho, butt-kicking reactionaries offering simplistic solutions in a complex world. In a democracy, everyone bears responsibility for what is done in their name (or what they allow to be done in their name).