Friday, July 02, 2004
JORDAN TO SEND TROOPS TO IRAQ
By Stockton
Jordan will be the first private citizen to send troops to the fledgling democracy. "I just wanted to do my part," said the basketball super-star.
There was no word yet from the new interim Iraqi government whether they would request the troops.
Jordan may send troops to Iraq
In related news, Yankee owner George Steinbrenner has suggested that he may buy out the contracts of all upper-level Al Qaeda operatives and send them down to the minors.
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By Stockton
Jordan Ready to Send Troops to Iraq if Asked
Thu Jul 1, 7:20 PM ET
LONDON (Reuters) - Jordan said Thursday it was willing to send troops to Iraq (news - web sites), becoming the first NBA star to do so, if Baghdad's new interim government requested it.
Jordan will be the first private citizen to send troops to the fledgling democracy. "I just wanted to do my part," said the basketball super-star.
There was no word yet from the new interim Iraqi government whether they would request the troops.
In related news, Yankee owner George Steinbrenner has suggested that he may buy out the contracts of all upper-level Al Qaeda operatives and send them down to the minors.
