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Bush Outlines Administration's Goals for Iraq
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http://enews.voanews.com/t?ctl=1085690:3919ACA US
president discussing ongoing process of rebuilding Iraq's economy,
establishing democracy and training Iraqi security forces





George W. BushPresident Bush says progress is being made in training
Iraqi police and securing the country, but more sacrifice and tough
fighting is expected this year.

In Washington Tuesday, Mr. Bush told an audience of American war
veterans the United States will focus on democracy, security and
reconstruction in Iraq in 2006.

He also said reports that Iraqi police are committing abuses is
"unacceptable." He said Iraqis are optimistic about their future, and
their optimism is justified.

Mr. Bush said that as Iraqi forces increasingly take control of
security, American troop levels will be adjusted - but their
withdrawal will not be set by artificial timetables.

He said insurgents are suffering major defeats and are being
increasingly marginalized.

Mr. Bush also gave a series of speeches late last year aimed at
restoring public confidence in his Iraq policy after public support
dropped due to ongoing violence and instability.


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