Caldwell: Baghdad Security Challenging But Doable

BAGHDAD — The Multi-National Force-Iraq spokesman addressed journalists during an operational update media roundtable Wednesday at the Combined Press Information Center.

Maj. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV reiterated that the war will not be won until Iraqis are able to stand up and find solutions to their problems, and he noted some important steps that have recently been made toward this goal.

“This past week we have seen some signs that Iraqi leaders are in fact making the tough decisions needed to demonstrate their commitment to serve all Iraqis,” Caldwell said. “Last week, General Abboud Gambar, military commander for Baghdad, announced the initiation of ‘Operation Fardh Al-Qanoon’, the newest iteration to the Baghdad Security Plan.”
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(Photo: Maj. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, the Multi-National Force-Iraq spokesman, addressed the media during a press conference Wednesday at the Combined Press Information Center.)