Story and photo by Sgt. Curt Cashour
MNC-I Public Affairs
CAMP VICTORY — The general responsible for day-to-day operations in Iraq said today that the conflict hinges on closing the gap between the people of Iraq and their fledgling government.
Nearly a month into his command of Multinational Corps – Iraq, Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno spoke at length with reporters about the complex issues surrounding Operation Iraqi Freedom and some of the strategies he plans to use to help stabilize the country.
Violence from a number of different groups has created a rift between many Iraqis and their government. In order to stabilize the country, the coalition must work with Iraqis to establish legitimate, competent Iraqi security forces and work toward provincial elections, which will produce locally elected government officials, Odierno said.
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(Photo: Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, commander, Multinational Corps – Iraq, speaks during a luncheon with reporters Sunday)
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