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Redeploying Forces Now Would Embolden Terrorists, Rumsfeld Says

Dec-24-2005 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

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By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service

MOSUL, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2005 – Withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq now would mean victory for terror and lead to attacks on American interests abroad and at home, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told soldiers here today.

Task Force Freedom Command Sgt. Maj. Ricky Pring passes out phone cards donated by Wal-Mart to soldiers at the dining facility at Forward Operating Base Courage in Mosul, Iraq. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld brought the cards during a Christmas Eve visit to the base.

Rumsfeld spoke at a dining facility and served Christmas Eve dinner to troops of Multinational Force Northwest at Forward Operating Base Courage here.

The secretary said withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq prematurely would lead to attacks on American interests abroad and in the homeland. "The terrorists - emboldened by their victory - would attack us elsewhere in this region and at home in the United States," he said.

He said the war on terror is a test of wills. "Generations before you have persevered and prevailed," he said. "And they too, were engaged in a test of wills." Freedom ultimately prevails, he added, "through the dedication and perseverance of those wearing America's uniform." [...]


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