""He's now more experienced and relaxed," said Askari, the Maliki aide. "In 2006, Iraq was in a very bad situation and the country was on the verge of civil war. Now he's in full control of the security forces and has full political control. He will be more able to do what he likes to do."" Karen do Young
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Now... if Sawyer had asked Clapper about this... That would have been interesting. pl
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/21/AR2010122106870.html