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John Howard ... no more troops
for Iraq. |
Prime Minister John Howard has told the British Government that Australia will
not send any more troops to Iraq.
There has been speculation that Britain would withdraw its troops next year
and Australia could be asked to increase its commitment.
Mr Howard has held talks with the Defence Minister John Reid in London, and
he says he does not think Australia needs to boost the number of soldiers in
Iraq.
"Our position is that we've provided additional forces," he said.
"We admire the work the British have done, the southern part of Iraq has
been the area of British operation, we're working together and we have to make
sure there is no premature withdrawal because that would result in victory for
those who don't deserve victory," he said.
