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To: michael97123 who wrote (39578)	4/15/2004 10:34:47 AM
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What do you think JJ? I'm on your side. A key point in Bush's press conference was that he stuck to the Iraq timetable: One central commitment of that mission is the transfer of sovereignty back to the Iraqi people. We have set a deadline of June 30th. It is important that we meet that deadline. As a proud and independent people, Iraqis do not support an indefinite occupation -- and neither does America. whitehouse.gov Some say ... Iraq Sovereignty Handover Seen as Largely Symbolic April 14, 2004 washingtonpost.com ... but a symbolic power transfer is better than none at all. Another quote from Bush's press conference: We're working closely with the United Nations envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi, and with Iraqis to determine the exact form of the government that will receive sovereignty on June 30th. Well, here's what Brahimi is suggesting: Envoy Urges U.N.-Chosen Iraqi Government Interim Administration Would Replace Council After U.S. Handover April 15, 2004 washingtonpost.com Under Brahimi's plan, the interim government would be a caretaker administration with limited powers. Its primary role would be to organize elections, which must be held by Jan. 31, 2005, as stipulated by an interim constitution approved last month. Such restrictions could appeal to Sistani, who wants the interim administration's lawmaking powers to be limited. Sounds good enough to me.