Iraqu Prime Minister backs Obama Plan.

[Gilding the Lily]

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told a German magazine that he backed a proposal by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq within 16 months.

U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama talks about 16 months," he said in an interview with Der Spiegel that was released Saturday.

"That, we think, would be the right time frame for a withdrawal, with the possibility of slight changes," he said.

"Who they choose as their president is the Americans' business. But it's the business of Iraqis to say what they want. And that's where the people and the government are in general agreement: The tenure of the coalition troops in Iraq should be limited," he said.

Iraqi PM backs Obama Plan!

 

[Tug McGroin]

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told a German magazine that he backed a proposal by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq within 16 months.

U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama talks about 16 months," he said in an interview with Der Spiegel that was released Saturday.

"That, we think, would be the right time frame for a withdrawal, with the possibility of slight changes," he said.

"Who they choose as their president is the Americans' business. But it's the business of Iraqis to say what they want. And that's where the people and the government are in general agreement: The tenure of the coalition troops in Iraq should be limited," he said.

Iraqi PM backs Obama Plan!

Lily, isn’t it strange how fast things change! The link you referenced now reads;

“Iraqi PM disputes report on withdrawal planâ€￾

A German magazine quoted Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki as saying that he backed a proposal by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq within 16 months.

"U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama talks about 16 months," he said in an interview with Der Spiegel that was released Saturday.

"That, we think, would be the right time frame for a withdrawal, with the possibility of slight changes," he said.
But a spokesman for al-Maliki said his remarks "were misunderstood, mistranslated and not conveyed accurately."

Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said the possibility of troop withdrawal was based on the continuance of security improvements, echoing statements that the White House made Friday after a meeting between al-Maliki and U.S. President Bush.

In the magazine interview, Al-Maliki said his remarks did not indicate that he was endorsing Obama over presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain.

 

[KCFlyer]

IT doesn't really matter because US forces are going to be withdrawn from Iraq by December to fight the new war in Iran.

 

[Cosworth]

I bet the WH called Nuri al-Maliki and told him to shut the phuck up or he might have an accident.

 

[NewHampshire Black Bears]

Initially I predicted "BO" would win a MANDATE.....50.1%,....................If this story has Any "lasting Legs",................I better change my original prediction, and add amother 9.9%

 

[Gilding the Lily]

Lily, isn’t it strange how fast things change! The link you referenced now reads;

“Iraqi PM disputes report on withdrawal planâ€￾

A German magazine quoted Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki as saying that he backed a proposal by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq within 16 months.

"U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama talks about 16 months," he said in an interview with Der Spiegel that was released Saturday.

"That, we think, would be the right time frame for a withdrawal, with the possibility of slight changes," he said.
But a spokesman for al-Maliki said his remarks "were misunderstood, mistranslated and not conveyed accurately."

Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said the possibility of troop withdrawal was based on the continuance of security improvements, echoing statements that the White House made Friday after a meeting between al-Maliki and U.S. President Bush.

In the magazine interview, Al-Maliki said his remarks did not indicate that he was endorsing Obama over presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain.

Thank you for the update, Tug.

 

[delldude]

IT doesn't really matter because US forces are going to be withdrawn from Iraq by December to fight the new war in Iran.

No No No.....correct that to read "stage from Iraq".

 

[Garfield]

Initially I predicted "BO" would win a MANDATE.....50.1%,....................If this story has Any "lasting Legs",................I better change my original prediction, and add amother 9.9%

yeah ,that's a glowing endorsement