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To: NickSE who wrote (107881)7/24/2003 7:53:45 PM
From: NickSE  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 
Gen. Franks predicts Saddam capture within 60 days -- July 24, 2003
newsday.com

GROTON, Conn. -- Gen. Tommy Franks, who commanded U.S. forces in the war with Iraq, predicts Saddam Hussein will be found within 60 days, and says the U.S. military will be in Iraq for the long haul.

Speaking Wednesday at a conference on children in military families, Franks said Iraqi hatred of Saddam led to tips about where his two sons were hiding. The sons, Odai and Qusai, were killed Tuesday in a shootout with American forces.

"If Saddam is alive, they will turn him in as well," said Franks. "I'll even put a timeline on it. I suspect within 60 days Saddam will be confirmed dead or he'll be in custody.".....



To: NickSE who wrote (107881)7/24/2003 11:16:37 PM
From: Silver Clay Art  Respond to of 281500
 
Just a thought, but, since this part of the world only appears to respond to who they believe has power...are they ever going to understand what democracy really means.

Is it presumptuous to ask how long it will take for that concept to sink in?

Is it presumptuous to ask if it ever will?