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20 December 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- Press Conference by the President The White House 20 Dec 2006
- Bush Says United States Remains Clear About Its Purpose in Iraq Washington File 20 Dec 2006 -- President Bush says violent sectarian extremists in Iraq have damaged national reconciliation efforts and hurt efforts to rebuild the country, but the United States remains committed to the goal of an Iraq "which can govern itself, sustain itself and defend itself."
- Bush Predicts Tough Year in Iraq VOA 20 Dec 2006 -- President Bush is predicting another tough year ahead in Iraq
- Gates Arrives in Baghdad for Talks With Military, Iraqi Leaders AFPS 20 Dec 2006 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here today on a surprise pre-Christmas visit to meet with troops, generals and Iraqi leaders in order to assess the situation on the ground.
- Bush Says Victory in Iraq 'Achievable' AFPS 20 Dec 2006 -- Victory in Iraq is achievable, and retreat from Iraq is not an option, President Bush said today during a White House news conference.
- Bush Looks to Gates for 'Fresh Perspective' in Charting Way Ahead in Iraq AFPS 20 Dec 2006 -- President Bush said today he's counting on new Defense Secretary Robert Gates to bring a fresh perspective to the Pentagon, and he vowed to continue ensuring U.S. troops have what they need to accomplish their mission.
- Gates: Nothing More Important Than Succeeding in Iraq AFPS 20 Dec 2006 -- Succeeding in Iraq is the Defense Department's top priority, newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, said here today.
- CENTCOM's Abizaid Plans Spring Retirement AFPS 20 Dec 2006 -- Gen. John Abizaid, commander of U.S. Central Command, plans to retire from the Army in the spring, he said during a Baghdad press conference today.
- Iraq.: Key U.S. Democratic Leader Outlines His Strategy On Iraq RFE/RL 20 Dec 2006 -- The November 7 legislative elections gave the U.S. Democratic Party majorities in both houses of Congress.
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