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U.S. commanding general in Iraq Gen. George W. Casey Jr., right, and Maj Gen. William Webster, center, speak to soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad, Iraq Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005. In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said that while the Thursday elections in Iraq are an important milestone, there's still a long way to go in bringing peace and security to the country. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Chris Tomlinson)