Gates, in Iraq, Calls for Reconciliation
By THOM SHANKER
Published: September 15, 2008
NY Times
BAGHDAD — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates landed here Monday declaring that the mission in Iraq had now transformed into one of expanding upon recent security gains, even as the number of American troops decreased.
In an unannounced trip to Iraq, his eighth as defense secretary, Mr. Gates cautioned that significant risks remained.
Monday, September 15, 2008
THE SURGE WORKED, RIGHT???
Then why did SECDEF Gates have to make an unannounced visit?
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Supposedly secured Baghdad has dozens of Iraqi troops,civilians killed & wounded and averages two hours of power a day. The surge has failed.
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