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For Allawi to deliver, U.S. must change policy.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| July 01, 2004 | Rubin, Trudy | COPYRIGHT 2004 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Trudy Rubin

Monday's sad turnover of sovereignty in Iraq _ held two days early, in order to foil terrorists _ provided bad news and good news.

The bad news was that the event had to be held in secret in the fortified, U.S.-controlled area known as the Green Zone. This was the only way to ward off suicide bombs or attempted assassinations.

The good news is that the new Iraqi government, headed by Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, draws favorable ratings from 68 percent of the population. This is true even though his government was appointed, and even though Allawi has longtime CIA connections. These links help solidify his popular image as a "tough guy." And even though the Iraqi leader still depends on U.S. troops and funds.

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