But the key shift in focus will be from... by John Abizaid

Will Building

But the key shift in focus will be from counter-insurgency operations to more and more cooperation with Iraqi security forces and to building Iraqi security capacity.

- John Abizaid

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Cause Words

In other words, for every 10 enemy you kill you bring on 20 new recruits to their anti-coalition cause then essentially you are working against yourself.

- John Abizaid

Present Government Will

We've got to ensure that the quality and the capability of these forces will be good enough to withstand the challenges that the insurgents and the terrorists will present to the new Iraqi government.

- John Abizaid

Life

But the truth of the matter is that there is there is an opportunity for them to participate in the economic and political future of the country and certainly in the security life of the country.

- John Abizaid

Violence People Will

I think you will see a lot of strains develop in the political process that will result in violence everywhere in the country - but it's controllable, it's workable and it will lead to a much better future for these people.

- John Abizaid

Environment Violence Will

So, these political activities will create friction in and of themselves, and in this environment of friction there'll be additional violence.

- John Abizaid

Will

Our forces will not be on the sidelines.

- John Abizaid

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