Powell Promises to Speed Aid to Iraq

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Powell Promises to Speed Aid to Iraq
By GEORGE GEDDA, Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Secretary of State Colin Powell (news - web sites) said Friday the United States will speed delivery to Iraq (news - web sites) of billions of dollars in reconstruction aid that the Congress approved last year.

Powell disclosed the plan during a news conference in which he vowed that terrorist violence in Iraq will be defeated — only to be challenged by an Iraqi journalist who defended the right of Iraqis to "kick out" occupiers.

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Powell offered no figures of projected reconstruction aid deliveries. But Saleh said $9 billion would be obligated by December.

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"Reconstruction and security are two sides of the same coin," Powell said. Improving the economy and restoring vital services such as water and electricity "contribute to a sense of safety and a secure environment," he said.

Powell heaped praise on the Iraqi leadership for their attempts to put the country on a democratic path despite great danger from armed opponents.

"It's important to note the leaders of Iraq are very courageous, they put themselves at risk every day," Powell said. "We have to make sure that these insurgents understand that we will not be deterred ... . The terrorists will be defeated, there can be no other option."

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1. The best aid we could speed to Iraq is to bring the troops home.

[physioex]

2. Americans promise to speed Shrub back to Crawford..

:evilgrin:

[hadrons]

3. all they can do is bribe with U.S. taxpayers $$$

its all they know