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Iraqi Citizens Step Up to Confront al Qaeda, General Says |
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Tuesday, 06 November 2007 |
Original Source: Armed Forces Press Service
Iraqi Citizens Step Up to Confront al Qaeda, General SaysBy Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2007 – Decreased violence in Iraq is the result of ongoing U.S. surge operations and Iraqi citizens’ increasing willingness to confront al Qaeda insurgents, a senior U.S. military officer said here today.
Army Lt. Gen. Carter F. Ham, the Joint Staff’s director for operations, provides an operational update during a news conference at the Pentagon, Nov. 7, 2007. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Molly A. Burgess, USN
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