13. William Safire, William Safire, Safire's Political Dictionary Safire's Political Dictionary (New York: Oxford University Press, 2008), p. 389. (New York: Oxford University Press, 2008), p. 389.

14. Rumsfeld to Feith, "Oil and Democracy," May 21, 2003. Rumsfeld to Feith, "Oil and Democracy," May 21, 2003.

15. Rumsfeld, "Talk to POTUS About Democracy," April 19, 2006. Rumsfeld, "Talk to POTUS About Democracy," April 19, 2006.

16. Charles Duelfer, "Comprehensive Report of the Special Advisor to the DCI on Iraq's WMD" (Duelfer Report), September 30, 2004. Charles Duelfer, "Comprehensive Report of the Special Advisor to the DCI on Iraq's WMD" (Duelfer Report), September 30, 2004.

17. Rumsfeld to Myers, "Manning Requests," November 1, 2004. Rumsfeld to Myers, "Manning Requests," November 1, 2004.

18. Rumsfeld to Bush, "Jay Garner," May 9, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush, "Jay Garner," May 9, 2003.

19. Steven R. Weisman, "U.S. Set to Name Civilian to Oversee Iraq," Steven R. Weisman, "U.S. Set to Name Civilian to Oversee Iraq," New York Times, New York Times, May 2, 2003. May 2, 2003.

20. Steven R. Weisman, "U.S. Set to Name Civilian to Oversee Iraq," Steven R. Weisman, "U.S. Set to Name Civilian to Oversee Iraq," New York Times, New York Times, May 2, 2003. May 2, 2003.

21. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, March 31, 2003. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, March 31, 2003.

22. Rumsfeld to Card, cc: Cheney, "Press Reports," April 7, 2003. Rumsfeld to Card, cc: Cheney, "Press Reports," April 7, 2003.

23. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, March 31, 2003. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, March 31, 2003.

24. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," September 6, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," September 6, 2001.

25. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 1, 2003. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 1, 2003.

26. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 2, 2003. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 2, 2003.

27. Rumsfeld to Card, "Amba.s.sador Paul Bremer," April 24, 2003. Rumsfeld to Card, "Amba.s.sador Paul Bremer," April 24, 2003.

28. Rumsfeld, "Principles for Iraq-Policy Guidelines," May 13, 2003. Rumsfeld, "Principles for Iraq-Policy Guidelines," May 13, 2003.

29. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, May 6, 2003. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, May 6, 2003.

30. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 12. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 12.

CHAPTER 36 Too Many Hands on the Steering Wheel Too Many Hands on the Steering Wheel 1. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), pp. 3637. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), pp. 3637.

2. Rory Stewart, Rory Stewart, The Prince of the Marshes: And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq The Prince of the Marshes: And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq (Orlando, FL: Harcourt, 2006), p. 109. (Orlando, FL: Harcourt, 2006), p. 109.

3. James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority (RAND, 2009), p. 248. (RAND, 2009), p. 248.

4. James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority (RAND, 2009), p. 249. (RAND, 2009), p. 249.

5. George Packer, George Packer, The a.s.sa.s.sins' Gate: America in Iraq The a.s.sa.s.sins' Gate: America in Iraq (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005), p. 396. (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005), p. 396.

6. Rumsfeld to Powell et al., "Iraq Personnel," September 16, 2003. Rumsfeld to Powell et al., "Iraq Personnel," September 16, 2003.

7. Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command, "Joint Lessons Learned: Operational Insights," August 8, 2003; Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command, "Joint Lessons Learned: Stability, Transition and Reconstruction Operations-Operational Insights," May 25, 2004. Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command, "Joint Lessons Learned: Operational Insights," August 8, 2003; Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command, "Joint Lessons Learned: Stability, Transition and Reconstruction Operations-Operational Insights," May 25, 2004.

8. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 12. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 12.

9. Douglas Jehl and Jane Perlez, "Pentagon Sending a Team of Exiles to Help Run Iraq," Douglas Jehl and Jane Perlez, "Pentagon Sending a Team of Exiles to Help Run Iraq," New York Times, New York Times, April 26, 2003. April 26, 2003.

10. Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, interview with Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III, March 18, 2008, as cited in Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, interview with Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III, March 18, 2008, as cited in Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience (U.S.Independent Agencies and Commissions, 2009), p. 69. (U.S.Independent Agencies and Commissions, 2009), p. 69.

11. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Meeting with Iraqi Political Leaders," June 2, 2003. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Meeting with Iraqi Political Leaders," June 2, 2003.

12. Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Why We Need an IA Sooner Rather Than Later," June 9, 2003; Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Forming the Interim Administration," June 21, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Why We Need an IA Sooner Rather Than Later," June 9, 2003; Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Forming the Interim Administration," June 21, 2003.

13. Douglas J. Feith, Douglas J. Feith, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), p. 439. (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), p. 439.

14. Patrick E. Tyler, "Overseer Adjusts Strategy as Turmoil Grows in Iraq," Patrick E. Tyler, "Overseer Adjusts Strategy as Turmoil Grows in Iraq," New York Times, New York Times, July 13, 2003. July 13, 2003.

15. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 171. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 171.

16. Rumsfeld to Bremer et al., "Recognition of Governing Council," September 11, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bremer et al., "Recognition of Governing Council," September 11, 2003.

17. David Rohde, "Iraqis Were Set to Vote, but U.S. Wielded a Veto," David Rohde, "Iraqis Were Set to Vote, but U.S. Wielded a Veto," New York Times, New York Times, June 19, 2003. June 19, 2003.

18. Wolfowitz to Rumsfeld, "CERP Funds," November 28, 2003. Wolfowitz to Rumsfeld, "CERP Funds," November 28, 2003.

19. Coalition Provisional Authority, "Achieving the Vision to Restore Full Sovereignty to the Iraqi People (Strategic Plan)," working doc.u.ment as of October 1, 2003 (Baghdad, Iraq). Coalition Provisional Authority, "Achieving the Vision to Restore Full Sovereignty to the Iraqi People (Strategic Plan)," working doc.u.ment as of October 1, 2003 (Baghdad, Iraq).

20. Coalition Provisional Authority, "Achieving the Vision to Restore Full Sovereignty to the Iraqi People (Strategic Plan)," working doc.u.ment as of October 1, 2003 (Baghdad, Iraq). Coalition Provisional Authority, "Achieving the Vision to Restore Full Sovereignty to the Iraqi People (Strategic Plan)," working doc.u.ment as of October 1, 2003 (Baghdad, Iraq).

21. Douglas J. Feith, Douglas J. Feith, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism Terrorism (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), pp. 49798. (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), pp. 49798.

22. Coalition Provisional Authority, "Implementation of De-Ba'athification Order No. 1," May 16, 2003. Coalition Provisional Authority, "Implementation of De-Ba'athification Order No. 1," May 16, 2003.

23. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003.

24. James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority (RAND, 2009), pp. xxvixxvii. (RAND, 2009), pp. xxvixxvii.

25. Ali A. Allawi, Ali A. Allawi, The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2008), p. 150. (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2008), p. 150.

26. Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, March 26, 2003. Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, March 26, 2003.

27. Department of Defense, "Rebuilding the Iraqi Military," January 21, 2003. Department of Defense, "Rebuilding the Iraqi Military," January 21, 2003.

28. Department of Defense notes of princ.i.p.als meeting, February 26, 2003. Department of Defense notes of princ.i.p.als meeting, February 26, 2003.

29. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Disbanding the Iraqi Army," May 24, 2006. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Disbanding the Iraqi Army," May 24, 2006.

30. James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority (RAND, 2009), p. 55. (RAND, 2009), p. 55.

31. Michael R. Gordon, "Fateful Choice on Iraq Army Bypa.s.sed Debate," Michael R. Gordon, "Fateful Choice on Iraq Army Bypa.s.sed Debate," New York Times, New York Times, March 17, 2008. March 17, 2008.

32. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 224. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 224.

33. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Dissolution of the Ministry of Defense and Related Ent.i.ties," May 19, 2003. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Dissolution of the Ministry of Defense and Related Ent.i.ties," May 19, 2003.

34. James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority (RAND, 2009), p. 57. (RAND, 2009), p. 57.

35. Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Response to your 'should we pay the ex-military' proposal," June 19, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Response to your 'should we pay the ex-military' proposal," June 19, 2003.

36. Douglas J. Feith, Douglas J. Feith, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), pp. 43334; James Dobbins, Seth G.Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), pp. 43334; James Dobbins, Seth G.Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority (RAND, 2009), p. 60. (RAND, 2009), p. 60.

37. Rumsfeld to Bremer et al., "Iraqi Army," October 15, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bremer et al., "Iraqi Army," October 15, 2003.

38. Rumsfeld to Abizaid et al., "Iraqi Security Elements," November 10, 2003; Rumsfeld, letter to Carl Levin, December 29, 2003. Rumsfeld to Abizaid et al., "Iraqi Security Elements," November 10, 2003; Rumsfeld, letter to Carl Levin, December 29, 2003.

39. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 236. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 236.

40. Hannah Hickey, "Bremer Defends Disbanding Iraqi Army as the 'Most Important Decision I Made,'" Hannah Hickey, "Bremer Defends Disbanding Iraqi Army as the 'Most Important Decision I Made,'" Stanford Report, Stanford Report, April 27, 2005. April 27, 2005.

41. L. Paul Bremer III, "How I Didn't Dismantle Iraq's Army," L. Paul Bremer III, "How I Didn't Dismantle Iraq's Army," New York Times, New York Times, September 6, 2007. September 6, 2007.

42. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Dissolution of the Ministry of Defense and Related Ent.i.ties," May 19, 2003. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Dissolution of the Ministry of Defense and Related Ent.i.ties," May 19, 2003.

43. James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones, Benjamin Runkle, and Siddharth Mohandas, Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority Occupying Iraq: A History of the Coalition Provisional Authority (RAND, 2009), p. 57. (RAND, 2009), p. 57.

44. Christopher Hitchens, "It Was Right to Dissolve the Iraqi Army," Christopher Hitchens, "It Was Right to Dissolve the Iraqi Army," Slate, Slate, September 17, 2007. September 17, 2007.

45. Myers to Rumsfeld, "Police," July 22, 2003. Myers to Rumsfeld, "Police," July 22, 2003.

46. Rumsfeld to Bremer et al., "Training Iraqi Police," September 29, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bremer et al., "Training Iraqi Police," September 29, 2003.

47. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Security a.s.sessment," February 3, 2004. Bremer to Rumsfeld, "Security a.s.sessment," February 3, 2004.

48. "Saddam's Amnesty Blamed for Iraq's Crime," a.s.sociated Press, May 16, 2003. "Saddam's Amnesty Blamed for Iraq's Crime," a.s.sociated Press, May 16, 2003.

49. George Tenet with Bill Harlow, George Tenet with Bill Harlow, At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA (New York: HarperCollins, 2007), p. 318. (New York: HarperCollins, 2007), p. 318.

50. Gary Anderson, "Saddam's Greater Game," Gary Anderson, "Saddam's Greater Game," Washington Post, Washington Post, April 2, 2003. April 2, 2003.

51. Rumsfeld to Abizaid et al., "Post-Saddam," May 22, 2003. Rumsfeld to Abizaid et al., "Post-Saddam," May 22, 2003.

52. Department of Defense news transcript, "DoD News briefing-Mr. Di Rita and Gen. Abizaid," July 16, 2003. Department of Defense news transcript, "DoD News briefing-Mr. Di Rita and Gen. Abizaid," July 16, 2003.

53. Rumsfeld to Steven Bucci, "DoD Dictionary," July 23, 2003; Rumsfeld to Abizaid, cc: Myers, "definitions," July 23, 2002. Rumsfeld to Steven Bucci, "DoD Dictionary," July 23, 2003; Rumsfeld to Abizaid, cc: Myers, "definitions," July 23, 2002.

54. Rumsfeld to Wolfowitz et al., "Terminology," January 7, 2004. Rumsfeld to Wolfowitz et al., "Terminology," January 7, 2004.

55. Rumsfeld to Di Rita, "History of Insurgency," November 12, 2003. Rumsfeld to Di Rita, "History of Insurgency," November 12, 2003.

56. L. Paul Bremer III, "Iraq's Path to Sovereignty," L. Paul Bremer III, "Iraq's Path to Sovereignty," Washington Post, Washington Post, September 8, 2003. September 8, 2003.

57. Douglas J. Feith, Douglas J. Feith, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), p. 459. (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), p. 459.

58. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 164. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 164.

59. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 208. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 208.

60. Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Memos on Iraq," July 8, 2003; Rumsfeld to Bremer, [No Subject], June 1, 2004. Rumsfeld to Bremer, "Memos on Iraq," July 8, 2003; Rumsfeld to Bremer, [No Subject], June 1, 2004.

CHAPTER 37 Liberation from the Occupation Liberation from the Occupation 1. Douglas J Feith and Lieutenant General Walter L. Sharp (princ.i.p.al drafters), "Strategic Review: Stay the Course-Faster," October 28, 2003, as cited in Douglas J.Feith, Douglas J Feith and Lieutenant General Walter L. Sharp (princ.i.p.al drafters), "Strategic Review: Stay the Course-Faster," October 28, 2003, as cited in Douglas J.Feith, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), pp. 460, 644. (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), pp. 460, 644.

2. Rumsfeld, "Plan for Iraq," October 14, 2003. Rumsfeld, "Plan for Iraq," October 14, 2003.

3. Rumsfeld, "Risk in the Way Ahead in Iraq," October 28, 2003. Rumsfeld, "Risk in the Way Ahead in Iraq," October 28, 2003.

4. Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Amba.s.sador L. Paul Bremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 227. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 227.

5. Judy Keen, "Rice Will Manage Iraq's 'New Phase,'" Judy Keen, "Rice Will Manage Iraq's 'New Phase,'" USA Today, USA Today, October 6, 2003. October 6, 2003.

6. David E. Sanger, "White House to Overhaul Iraq and Afghan Missions," David E. Sanger, "White House to Overhaul Iraq and Afghan Missions," New York Times, New York Times, October 6, 2003. October 6, 2003.

7. "Rumsfeld Avoids Questions on Iraq Role," CNN, October 9, 2003. "Rumsfeld Avoids Questions on Iraq Role," CNN, October 9, 2003.

8. Rumsfeld to Rice, "Cartoon," October 15, 2003. Rumsfeld to Rice, "Cartoon," October 15, 2003.

9. David E. Sanger, "White House to Overhaul Iraq and Afghan Missions," David E. Sanger, "White House to Overhaul Iraq and Afghan Missions," New York Times, New York Times, October 6, 2003. October 6, 2003.

10. Rumsfeld to Powell, "Afghanistan-Emba.s.sy Kabul Staffing," March 26, 2004. Rumsfeld to Powell, "Afghanistan-Emba.s.sy Kabul Staffing," March 26, 2004.

11. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Iraq Reporting Relationships," October 6, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Iraq Reporting Relationships," October 6, 2003.

12. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Iraq Reporting Relationships," October 6, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Iraq Reporting Relationships," October 6, 2003.

13. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Iraq Reporting Relationships," October 6, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Iraq Reporting Relationships," October 6, 2003.

14. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 14, 2003. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 14, 2003.

15. Rumsfeld, "Alternative Approaches to Operate the NSC-Consensus v. Options for POTUS," April 1, 2004; Rumsfeld to Rice, "Interagency Process," August 20, 2002. Rumsfeld, "Alternative Approaches to Operate the NSC-Consensus v. Options for POTUS," April 1, 2004; Rumsfeld to Rice, "Interagency Process," August 20, 2002.

16. Rumsfeld, "Conversation with Jerry Bremer," December 10, 2003. Rumsfeld, "Conversation with Jerry Bremer," December 10, 2003.

17. Rumsfeld, "Fight to the Death," July 24, 2003. Rumsfeld, "Fight to the Death," July 24, 2003.

18. Alexandar Vasovic, "Saddam: 'I'm Willing to Negotiate,' Raising Hopes Insurgency Might Weaken," a.s.sociated Press, December 15, 2003. Alexandar Vasovic, "Saddam: 'I'm Willing to Negotiate,' Raising Hopes Insurgency Might Weaken," a.s.sociated Press, December 15, 2003.

19. Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, April 9, 2003. Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, April 9, 2003.

20. Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, April 9, 2003; Amba.s.sador L. PaulBremer III with Malcolm McConnell, Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, April 9, 2003; Amba.s.sador L. PaulBremer III with Malcolm McConnell, My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 334. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005), p. 334.

21. Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, April 10, 2003. Department of Defense notes of NSC meeting, April 10, 2003.

22. International Monetary Fund, "Iraq: Third and Fourth Reviews Under the StandBy Arrangement, Financing, a.s.surances Review, and Requests for Extension of theArrangement and for Waiver of Non.o.bservance of a Performance Criterion," IMFCountry Report No. 07/115, March 2007, p. 13. International Monetary Fund, "Iraq: Third and Fourth Reviews Under the StandBy Arrangement, Financing, a.s.surances Review, and Requests for Extension of theArrangement and for Waiver of Non.o.bservance of a Performance Criterion," IMFCountry Report No. 07/115, March 2007, p. 13.