07-F-1213_DOC_02_FINAL_RESPONSE.pdf

DEPUTYSECRETARYOFDEFENSE 10 t 0 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301·1010 June 22, 2006 MEMORANDUM FOR: DISTRIBUTION Subject: Accelerating Reconstruction and Stability Operations in Iraq With the recent completion of Cabinet appointments for the elected government of Iraq, there is now a short window of opportunity to accelerate stabilization and reconstruction operations. Economic development and job creation in Iraq are critical success factors to build a stable country. It is vitally importa...