Iraq's U.N. Envoy: 'The Game Is Over'
Thankfully, it appears that SOMEONE within the Iraqi power structure has something resembling a grip on reality. Mohammed Al-Douri, the Iraqi Ambassador to the UN, should be thanking his lucky stars that he was in New York and not Baghdad. At least he has a future- not a promising one, to be sure, but at least he is alive. That by itself is more than a good portion of Iraq's senior leadership can probably say.
UNITED NATIONS - Iraq's U.N. ambassador said Wednesday "the game is over" — and that means the war is over. Mohammed Al-Douri expressed hope that the Iraqi people will now be able to live in peace. His comments were the first admission by an Iraqi official that U.S.-led forces had overwhelmed Iraqi forces after a three-week campaign.
"My work now is peace," he told reporters outside his New York residence. "The game is over, and I hope the peace will prevail. I hope the Iraqi people will have a happy life."
Al-Douri was asked what he meant when he said "the game is over."
"The war," he responded.
When asked about Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (news - web sites), Al-Douri said he had no "relationship with Saddam."
"I have no communication with Iraq," the ambassador said.
Mr. Ambassador, this might be a good time to begin thinking about applying for asylum. It's not as if you have anything to go home to. I'm sure there are many fast-food places in New York that have "Now Hiring" signs out.
With any luck, Mr, Al-Douri will be managing a McDonalds in Queens by this time next week.