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Criticized by U.S., Maliki says Iraq can find other friends
By Chris Collins | McClatchy Newspapers
Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 email | print tool
BAGHDAD — Firing back in an escalating war of words, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki on Wednesday chided U.S. officials for expressing impatience with the Iraqi government's failure to unite divided political factions and said Iraq would find other friends if the United States was disenchanted.
"These statements do not concern us a lot," Maliki said to reporters while he was visiting Syria. "We will find many around the world who will support us in our endeavor."
2007-08-23 13:19:06 · 6 answers · asked by rare2findd 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Good for him,, Maybe just maybe he is sick of hearing Democrat presidential candidates saying the war is lost ,,we cant win.....lets pull out, If i were in his position I would act the same way......That man has more Balls the our whole freaking congress knowing he can be killed any day for being a Friend to this government...Our primadonna congress and Senate only works a few months a year and still manages to mess everything up...
2007-08-23 13:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is good for children to exercise a little autonomy. But it's very important that they not be ungrateful and remember also not to bite the hand that feeds them.
He would do well to pay attention to the seemingly large outcry from these shores demanding an immediate and full withdrawl of our military forces -- who protect his sorry butt and help to keep him in power.
As I recall, President Diem got to thinking he was all of that and a bag of chips too. I predict that Maliki will not live a full year more. Be it by forces enemy to Iraq or by his own people. Iran stands to gain a great deal should the U.S. pull out.
2007-08-23 13:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm sure the Iranians right next door will gladly lend a hand, into Shi ite theocracy.
2007-08-23 13:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by SteveA8 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, he can find all the "friends" he wants but until some of them put boots on the ground we're all he's got.............
2007-08-23 13:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by Is it Friday yet?? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think he is on his way out.
2007-08-23 13:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the question is what
2007-08-23 13:26:07 · answer #6 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋