Iraq Rejects U.S. Proposals On Security Agreement

A U.S. soldier stands guard during a peace conference in al-Zawra amusement park in Baghdad, November 7, 2008. (Mohammed Ameen/Reuters)

Iraq Spokesman Says US Security Offer Not Enough
-- Yahoo News/AP:

BAGHDAD – Iraq's government spokesman said Monday the proposed U.S. changes to a draft security agreement were "not enough" and asked Washington to offer new amendments if it wants the pact to win parliamentary approval.

The comments by spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh were the first by the Iraqis since the U.S. submitted a response last week to an Iraqi request for changes in the draft agreement, which would keep U.S. troops here until 2012 and give Iraq a greater role in the management of the U.S. mission.

Al-Dabbagh said his remarks constituted the government response, but it had not been officially conveyed to the Americans.

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My Comment: I guess the U.S. must now go to plan B.

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