Whatever might have been the motive in inavading Iraq,including contol of Black gold,it is well past.
While focussing on maintaining Security in Iraq ,by slowly transfering the management of Iraq’s affairs to them,it is imperative that the main cause of discontent among Iraqis, namely occupation by US,conduct of elections and massive investments to kick start the economy shall be in order.
All said and and done it is economic prosperity that keeps a Nation satisfied and makes people comfortable.
High time international community stops harping on terrorisml litany with regard to Iraq and start developing it ,with out fleecing it.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Obama said U.S.-Iraqi ties are entering a new period, a change marked by a decreased emphasis on security and an increased focus on the Iraqi economy.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, left, and President Obama pose for a picture in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
1 of 2 Appearing before reporters Tuesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, Obama said the men discussed a wide-range of issues and didn’t fixate on security or the military. Al-Maliki was in Washington to attend the two-day Iraq Investment and Business Conference and meet with American officials.
“What is wonderful about this trip is that it represents a transition in our bilateral relationship, so that we are moving now to issues beyond security and we are beginning to talk about economy, trade, commerce,” the president said.
Obama cited Iraq’s “continuing progress,” strides on investment, and “a commitment to democratic politics.” He also cited the election legislation delayed in Iraq’s parliament because of disagreement on several issues. The scheduled January 16 parliamentary elections might not be held if legislation isn’t passed soon.
U.S. and Iraqi officials are concerned that a delay in the voting, or a resurgence of violence ahead of the election, could unravel the country’s growing stability and its “increasingly attractive” environment.
“We are very interested, both of us, in making sure that Iraq has an election law that is completed on time so that elections can take place on time in January,” Obama said.
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