Clinton's defense secretary: Gulf states fear U.S. withdrawal

World Tribune:

HERZLIYA, Israel — The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council have conveyed concerns over a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. Former U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen said the six GCC states feared Washington would withdraw prematurely from Iraq.

"They are fearful that the United States will leave Iraq prematurely," Cohen said. "They are fearful that Iran will spread its radical ideology throughout their countries."

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