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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2003
Page
4
U S Ambassador Zal Khalilzad reports supporters favor a strong presidential system in Afghanistan ahead of the constitutional loya jirga. Debate over a prime minister versus direct presidential election appears to be fading as a two house parliament could accompany a president.
Lt. Gen. David Barno says U S forces will set up Provincial Reconstruction Teams across Afghanistan to improve safety for aid workers and support elections. He expects strong insurgent reaction and notes new deployments extend into Taliban strongholds in the south and east.
In New Orleans three nations commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. Dignitaries from France Spain and the United States attend a ceremony with re enacted flag-raising and readings from leaders including Interior Secretary Gale Norton and ambassadors.
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