Iraq Leaders Plead for Congress' Support


CBNNews.com - With growing pressure for U.S. troops to leave Baghdad, top Iraqi officials are lobbying Capitol Hill to consider the consequences of pulling the plug on U.S. military support too soon.

Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh met with both Republicans and Democrats, concentrating on those considered influential on the war debate.

Before the House voted to limit funds for the war Thursday, Saleh met with more than 30 House Republicans and more than a half-dozen senators.

"He understands that American patience is waning," said Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., after eating lunch with Saleh.

Baghdad's ability to sell members on the war effort is critical if the Iraqi government wants U.S. troops to stay. Several Republicans have become impatient with the progress in Iraq and have grown tired of a war that does not sit well with their constituents..."

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