Some recent stories on Dan in the news....

US links Iran to Iraq attacks -http://www.afp.com/english/news/stories/070702093828.p50tvp8h.html

Clock is ticking on Iraq Strategy - http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070701/OPINION01/707010302/1007/rss07
Daniel Speckhard, America's No. 2 diplomat in Iraq, told reporters last week the Iraqi government is beginning to congeal, and he expects key legislation aimed a uniting the country will be passed by September.

26 'Iran-linked terrorists' killed in Baghdad raid - http://www.ncr-iran.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3772&Itemid=152  "We do not yet have another meeting scheduled for that dialogue with Iraq and Iran," charge d'affaires Daniel Speckhard said.

U.S. Makes Small Steps In Iraq, Deputy Chief Says - http://www.wkrn.com/nashville/news/us-makes-small-steps-in-iraq-deputy-chief-says/104287.htm
Dan Speckhard, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, said small steps forward are being taken.  He said “From what you see on television, it is actually much different in the sense that they are going to schools and work and getting out going to the store, shopping, streets have cars in them and so forth, so in some sense it is not like what you see back in the states, where you just get...

Changing Attitudes Bolster Renewed Multidimensional Effort in Iraq -http://www.defenselink.mil//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32538
Ambassador Daniel Speckhard, deputy chief of mission for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, told online journalists that changing attitudes among key Iraqi national and provincial leaders are enhancing the effects of a coordinated push by U.S. troops and diplomats to stabilize the country and promote national reconciliation.  It is “too early to draw strong conclusions, but there are emerging signs” that the current Baghdad security plan is working, Speckhard said.

Comments

[Ashleigh]

Dan,

Dan has to have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Literally. What he is trying to do for the citizens of Iraq is amazing. My family has much respect. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[Speckhard]

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