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Two years after U.S. troops invaded Iraq and achieved a swift military victory, our armed forces and the people of Iraq are facing a dangerous and unstable situation. There has been good news: January's election, this month's inaugural session of the National Assembly, and strides in education stand out. But for every step forward there have been two steps back: U.S. troop presence in Iraq is at an all-time high, and the Army and Marines are stretched as never before. American taxpayers are spending almost $7 billion every month to maintain our presence in Iraq and Iraqi citizens are dying in attacks that come almost daily. Reconstruction of the country proceeds at a glacial pace. The following numbers help tell the story.*
Afghanistan by the numbers
* Inspired by the Harper's Index, with thanks to the editors.
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