Bobert;PDC: Wait and see whether or not the administration turns over leadership of Iraq to Iraqis. It is not yet June '04 (at least where I live). Why not do it now? Not a very bright question. It can't be done until Iraq is secure.

Will the U. S. maintain a base of military operation in Iraq? Probably, and it should. Will the Iraqis welcome it? I think so.

DougR