Sunday, March 20, 2005

Channelnewsasia.com:Rumsfeld hails Iraq's liberation; regrets Turkey 'blocked' northern route

"Rumsfeld hails Iraq's liberation; regrets Turkey 'blocked' northern route

WASHINGTON : US Defense Donald Rumsfeld hailed the liberation of Iraq and its moves toward democracy on the two year anniversary of the US-led invasion of the country, even as insurgents launched fresh attacks on US troops and Iraqi officials.

However, appearing on US television talk shows, Rumsfeld said he wished US troops had not been 'blocked' from entering Iraq through Turkey, saying this had enabled the post-war insurgency in Iraq to flourish. "

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