Gates: Still ‘So Far, So Good’ in Iraq
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2007 - Security in Baghdad has improved even though only part of the planned increase of U.S. troops is in place, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today on a nationally syndicated radio program.
“So far, so good,” Gates said on the Laura Ingraham Show, noting it is too early to draw conclusions.
Al Qaeda continues to launch dramatic terror attacks against population centers, but Gates said some of these attacks are in reaction to the progress being made.
“It’s been part of their strategy since last year to foment sectarian violence,” Gates said. “I think some of these large car bombs are to counteract some of the positive things that have been happening as a result of even the two brigades going into Baghdad along with a significant number of Iraqi forces.” [Continue reading.]
“So far, so good,” Gates said on the Laura Ingraham Show, noting it is too early to draw conclusions.
Al Qaeda continues to launch dramatic terror attacks against population centers, but Gates said some of these attacks are in reaction to the progress being made.
“It’s been part of their strategy since last year to foment sectarian violence,” Gates said. “I think some of these large car bombs are to counteract some of the positive things that have been happening as a result of even the two brigades going into Baghdad along with a significant number of Iraqi forces.” [Continue reading.]
Labels: AQ-I, CENTCOM, IA, Iraqi Gov't, MNF-I, SecDef, Troops
posted by Rosemary Welch at 4/09/2007 03:46:00 PM
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