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Iraq: Wars
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Opposed use of military force in Iraq, saying invasion was against U.S. interests. Opposed Bush plan to send additional American troops to Iraq. Supports immediate troop withdrawal. Says "aggressive" and "skilled" diplomacy needed to end sectarian violence. Says non-binding congressional resolutions are ineffective and that Congress should instead demand an end to the war.
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Reuters mentioned that the cost of running the war in Iraq is 14 million USD an hour, according to the Congressional Research Service, a bipartisan agency of the U.S. Congress. IOM's 85 million USD request is "the equivalent of six hours of war cost" (Reuters, August 01/2007 By Bernd Debusmann).
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Be aware that Iraq, like any war zone, has minefields everywhere, do not walk into fields, especially marked ones unless you're absolutely sure that it's safe. In short, do not go anywhere without escort from the Iraqi army.
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The Communist party in Iraq was ... legalized. In 1973, another coup was foiled; the internal security chief was blamed, and he and 35 others were executed. Iraq took an active part in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War; it also participated in the oil boycott against nations supporting Israel. In early 1974, years of border conflicts with Iran culminated in heavy armed clashes along the entire length of their border. A year later some agreement between Iraq and Iran over the Shatt al Arab waterway was reached. At this time, Iraq's acquired wealth from its oil revenues enabled the establishment of modernization programs and improved public services throughout the country.
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The public's views on Iraq haven't changed substantially in the past few months. A majority (60%) favors bringing U.S. troops home in the next year, virtually the same as findings from The Harris Poll(R) conducted in February (59%). About half (49%) feel that the war in Iraq has strengthened the war on terrorism, up slightly from 46 percent who felt this way in February. In addition this survey found:
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Historically, Iraq's economy was characterized by a heavy dependence on oil exports and an emphasis on development through central planning. Prior to the outbreak of the war with Iran in September 1980, Iraq's economic prospects were bright. Oil production had reached a level of 3.5 million barrels per day, and oil revenues were $21 billion in 1979 and $27 billion in 1980. At the outbreak of the war, Iraq had amassed an estimated $35 billion in foreign exchange reserves.
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