MALIKI FLIP-FLOPS ON IRAQI FORCES

THEN:

“[O]ur security forces will be capable of taking over the security portfolio in all Iraqi provinces within one year and a half.” —Nuri al-Maliki, 5/24/2006

NOW:

"Despite improved security, we still realize we need more time and effort so our security forces can handle security from multinational forces," he said. Maliki, 9/10/2007.