Republican National Committee Release - 62 8 2006 Iraqfacts

NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2006

“Coalition Forces Killed One Of Al Qaida’s Top Five Terrorists In Iraq, Sheikh Mansur … Mansur Was Al Qaida’s Top Spiritual Leader In Iraq And A ‘Right Hand Man’ To Former Leader Abu Musab Al Zarqawi.” (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

“Iraqi Forces Captured A Key Al-Qaida Suspect Wanted In The Bombing Of A Shiite Shrine …” (Bassem Mroue, “Iraqis Announce Capture Of A Tunisian Al-Qaida Member Wanted In Samarra Shrine Bombing,” The Associated Press, 6/28/06)

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“Yousri Fakher Mohammed Ali, A Tunisian Also Known As Abu Qudama, Was Captured After Being Seriously Wounded In A Clash With Security Forces North Of Baghdad …” (Bassem

Gen. George W. Casey, Commanding General, Multinational Force-Iraq: “Al-Qaida in Iraq forces are significantly hurt, and the elected Iraqi government headed by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is making a strong stand and representing the Iraqi people ...” (Department Of Defense Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 6/28/06)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. J.D. Thurman, Commanding General Of Multinational Division–Baghdad: “I’ve seen the 9th Iraqi Army (Division) grow in skill, capabilities and confidence into a highly proficient, effective fighting force.” (Department Of Defense Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 6/28/06)

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Mroue, “Iraqis Announce Capture Of A Tunisian Al-Qaida Member Wanted In Samarra Shrine Bombing,” The Associated Press, 6/28/06)

Construction Is Complete On A Girls’ School In The Iraqi Province Of Karbala. (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

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Over 450 Young Girls Will Enjoy A Brand New School With 12 Classrooms. (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

Renovations Are Complete On The Malk Al Ashtar School, Formerly Known As The Saddam Hussein School. (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

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2,000 Iraqi Students Will Now Attend The New And Improved 31-Room School Building. (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

Gen. Thurman: “They have never failed nor wavered in any mission. They have earned the confidence of the Iraqi people. The people of Iraq can be very proud of them.” (Department Of Defense Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 6/28/06)

A Result Of The 2006 United States-European Union Summit Was The Issuance Of A Joint Declaration Pledging To Assist In Building “[A]n Independent, Stable, Secure, Democratic, Prosperous And United Iraq At Peace With Its Neighbours [Sic] …” (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

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The Declaration Also Called On The International Community “[T]o Show Its Support For The New Government In Particular By Increasing Development, Rule Of Law, And Security Assistance, Offering Capacity Building Support, And Providing Generous Debt Relief.” (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos Said That Spain Is “[G]oing To Be Working On Issues Such As Support For [Iraq] In Communications, Health Issues, Education, And Others.” (State Department Website, www.state.gov, Accessed 6/28/06)

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