General: Civil War 'Iraq's Problem'; Raaberg Says U.S. Would Take Minor Role If Such a Conflict Occurs in That Country

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. troops would hand Iraqi forces the lead role in halting violence if a civil war breaks out in the country, backing up the Iraqis with strict curfews and restrictions on movement, a top general said Sunday.

Brig. Gen. Douglas Raaberg echoed statements made last week by Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, who told Congress he didn't believe Iraq would descend into all-out civil war but that if it did, the nation's own security forces would be responsible for dealing with the turmoil.

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General: Civil War 'Iraq's Problem'; Raaberg Says U.S. Would Take Minor Role If Such a Conflict Occurs in That Country

"Whenever it happens, it's Iraq's problem and Iraqis have to take care of it. Rus...

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