[GraniteStateConservative]

This was part of the agreement with France and Germany in exchange for some civilian affairs help. Germany, for example, is sending people to train Iraqis to govern themselves-- with all that comes with it (municipal government sorts of things-- keeping the power on, the water running, the potholes filled, keeping teachers and policemen and firemen on the job, etc.).

[Paleo Conservative]

Germany, for example, is sending people to train Iraqis to govern themselves-

Yes the Germans are such experts in the subject.