Ambassador: U.S. Must remain involved in Iraq

By Associated Press | Tuesday, January 6, 2009 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Middle East

BAGHDAD - Iraq has made tremendous progress in recent months but the United States must remain engaged over the long term if it wants those gains to solidify, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq said.

Ryan Crocker said 2009 will be a critical year for Iraq as it holds two crucial elections that will determine if democracy takes hold.

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