"We now need to start to improve the basic services. If we can do that, I think we will see a tipping point." Odierno told a news conference in Washington.
"We must bring the economic and political processes in now or we could squander this opportunity that we've developed," he said.
"Ultimately the government of Iraq must overcome the Sunni-Shia divide. Only the government of Iraq can truly reconcile."
Somebody should ask Ollie North about Odierno's remarks. Odierno also let us know that we're back to the old "as they stand up, we'll stand down" strategy:
Odierno said the drawdown would take place as Iraqi security forces became more capable. "It is imperative that we continue to transition security responsibilities to the Iraqis but it's equally important that we do so in a cautious and thoughtful manner," he said.
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