American Voices

U.S. Seeks Help In Iraq

September 10, 2003 | ISSUE 39•35

In a U.N. resolution last week, the U.S. sought troops and money from all nations to aide in Iraq's postwar reconstruction. What do you think?

  • They weren't too keen on helping us invade, but now that we've shown them we can do it, I bet they'll fall all over themselves to pitch in.

    Joseph O'Brien
    Systems Analyst

  • Finally, the U.S. is allowing other countries to contribute financially to Iraq's reconstruction. They were getting really pissed off that we weren't letting them do that.

    Erin Rose
    Interior
    Designer

  • We must get the other nations of the world to commit troops in Iraq. Then they'll be weak at home—and we can strike!

    Brett Gelman
    Poet

  • There's trouble in Iraq?! Quickly! To the unilateral- invasion-mobile!

    Don Moe
    Translator

  • When a nation sees a fellow nation going through troubled times, like Iraq is now, it's important to reach out and help. Together, through caring and sharing, we can make a difference.

    Evan Foley
    Lawyer

  • Good heavens! So many problems and complications! I sure do miss having the old Iraq around, just the way it was.

    Julie Brister
    Social Worker

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