February 21, 2007

Prime Minister John Howard: Australia Won’t Follow Britain’s Lead In Iraq Troop Reductions

By Tim | February 21, 2007 | Tags: , , Europe, Middle East, Oceania |

Prime Minister John Howard says Australia won’t follow Britain’s lead in Iraq troop reductions:

The Australian—Prime Minister John Howard today ruled out following Britain’s lead and reducing troop numbers in Iraq. Australia also has about 550 soldiers in southern Iraq, based at Tallil, and Mr Howard says there are no plans to reduce those numbers. …

 

One Comment

  • Wafflehut Guy says:
    February 21, 2007 at 9:55 am

    I guess with the Brits leaving, you Aussies are in line to be the next poodle for the US.

    Wafflehut Guy
    Orlando, FL

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