National Security Advisor: United States rules out military rule for Iraq.

(From Al Bawaba)

Washington does not plan a military administration for Iraq after the overthrow of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, only short-term security control, US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice said in an interview published Sunday.

"We believe that when Iraq has been liberated from this terrible regime, the Iraqi people will be perfectly capable of running their own affairs," Rice was quoted as saying by Al-Ahram.

"But there will be a certain moment, particularly while military operations are still under way, during which we will need to restore order and US military forces will play a central role in that," Rice added.

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