the vast majority of Iraqis and certainly the vast majority of Baghdadis... will welcome this American troop increase because it's about the only thing that may, in the short to medium term, bring a greater degree of stability and curb... the sectarian violence.
John Burns discusses the potential positive impact of the American troop increase on stability in Iraq.
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