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John Abizaid

We'll try to include Iraqi officers in our staffs. We will do everything we can to empower Iraqi security forces to stand up on their own and operate where they can alone.

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John Abizaid is saying that Iraqi officers will be part of the decision-making teams to help guide operations. He emphasizes the goal of making Iraqi security forces capable of managing their own security independently whenever possible.

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