Posted by
L Gravel on Friday, June 13, 2008 5:40:11 PM
Fox News/AP reports on negotiations for the continued presence of American forces in Iraq:
Iraq's prime minister said Friday that talks with the U.S. on proposals for a long-term security pact have reached an impasse over objections that Iraq's sovereignty is at stake, but held out hope that negotiators could still reach a compromise plan.
In his strongest comments yet on the debate, Nouri al-Maliki echoed concern by Iraqi lawmakers that the U.S. proposals would give Washington too much political and military leverage on Iraqi affairs.
So how exactly are these negotiations conducted? Do the Iraqi representatives hold themselves hostage like Bart in
Blazing Saddles?