Commander in Iraq Cites Progress, Warns Against Withdrawing Too Fast

By Donna Miles | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2008 - The commander of coalition troops in central Iraq said today he's dismayed that the American people aren't getting word about progress in Iraq. At the same time, he insisted it's too soon to declare victory and give Iraq's enemies an opportunity to retake it.

Army Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander of Multinational Division Central, told military analysts via teleconference that he was struck during his weekly phone call to his parents that success in Iraq has become yesterday's news.

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