We are in a dangerous position especially after the cases (reported) in Iraq...and we accept any help to improve our readiness.

I must say that the Katrina response does help me better understand the situation in Iraq, ... The best bet is that the president doesn't actually know what's happening there, is cocooned from reality, has no one in his high-level staff able to tell him what's actually happening, and has created a culture of denial and loyalty that makes fixing mistakes or holding people accountable all but impossible.

Germany is ready to make a substantial contribution to help rebuilding a democratic and stable Iraq,

The wing was tasked to provide vehicle operators to serve in Iraq. We volunteered.

We need to stay in Iraq until the job is done. The President understands this and I'm glad that he is getting more countries to participate. We must change the chant of millions of young Muslims from 'Jihad Against the World' to 'Freedom and Democracy.'

Any poultry on sale in an unregulated market and any pigeons or game are now culled.