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By Associated Press

Admiral William Fallon's resignation as U.S. military commander in the Middle East follows an article in Esquire magazine describing him as a lone voice against taking military action against Iran over its nuclear program.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article19516.htm



Admiral William Fallon quits after clash with hawks

The top US military commander for Iraq and Afghanistan resigned last night after weeks of behind-the-scenes disagreements with the White House over the direction of American foreign policy.

http://tinyurl.com/ytpzzs


From Information Clearing House

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Fallon's "No Iran War" Line Angered White House

Writing for Inter Press Service, Gareth Porter says, "A new article on CENTCOM commander Adm. William Fallon confirms that his public statements last fall ruling out war against Iran last fall were not coordinated with the White House and landed him in trouble more than once with President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney."

http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/031108R.shtml

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Dissenting Views Made Fallon's Fall Inevitable
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/03/12/7627/



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