In Samarra the Iraqi

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“In Samarra, the Iraqi government has tackled the insurgents who once controlled the city.”

Iyad Allawi
Address to Congress
September 23rd, 2004

“U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, trading gunfire with rebel fighters as they pushed toward the city center.”

Associated Press
October 1st, 2004

You really can’t believe a word these guys say.

Remember too that Allawi had a representative of the Bush campaign working on his speech.

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