Former Iraq general paints rosy picture of Falluja

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Wed May-05-04 08:12 AM
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Former Iraq general paints rosy picture of Falluja

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/GEO512937.htm

FALLUJA, Iraq, May 5 (Reuters) - One of Saddam Hussein's former generals entrusted with taming Falluja said on Wednesday he hoped to impose security in the country's most rebellious town without firing a single bullet.

"The best strategy is to get what you want without firing a single bullet," said General Muhammad Latif after discussing the fate of the troubled town with a top U.S. Marine commander.

"I consider this the best strategy in history," said Latif.

He painted a bright picture of the task of calming people infuriated by a month-long U.S. siege and fierce battles that have killed hundreds of people in the city west of Baghdad.

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Wed May-05-04 08:15 AM
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1. dupe

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x531779
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Wed May-05-04 08:17 AM
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2. How dare they presume sovereignty?

Them 'uppity' Fallujans seem to think it's their city. :eyes:

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