Six American soldiers took photographs at the wrecked ministry and then quickly left. Later, an American officer, who spoke in return for anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters, said United States forces were constrained by the agreement under which they handed over security responsibilities to Iraqi forces at the end of June. “As much as we want to come, we have to wait to be asked now,” he said.
That did not assuage some Iraqis, who blamed the 2003 American invasion for their nation’s perils and woes.
“This country is finished,” said one resident, Jamil Jaber, 45, whose five-room home behind the Foreign Ministry had been flattened by the explosion, crushing to death a 4-month-old infant. “It’s just robbery and killing.” He then cursed the United States and former President George W. Bush.
Have there ever been less grateful human beings than the Iraqis? I am SOOOO glad that GWB brought “freedom” to these people. /sarc
What's your source, anyway?
The Iraqis have thanked us publicly and privately on numerous occasions over the years, but the state-run media sources you cite will never admit that.
For example, you weren't in Iraq on their first election day in January of '05.
Quite obviously.
Steven, this is a site for people who respect our troops and their mission and have great compassion for the losses of our fellow Americans. Take your sarcasm and re-hashed old arguments over to the Daily Kos or DU where they are still dwelling on them.
I can tell you absolutely that the Iraqi people were deeply grateful.
Al Sadr's thugs were not. al Qaeda was not. But the Iraqi people trusted and respected the American troops.
I know that doesn't match your leftist talking points, but it's the truth.
Must feel great to be on the same side of the argument as the terrorists, eh steven? Takes the Biblical command to love your enemies to a whole new level. You become one with the enemy.
You must be SO proud.