1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21454March 6, 2003Iraq: Potential Post-War Foreign Aid Issuesnae redactedSpecialist in Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryFollowing a possible war in I
2、raq, the United States would be likely to launch aprogram of foreign assistance there to help reconstruct the country. This reportconsiders the amount of aid potentially required, how long it might be needed, and thepurposes to which it might be put, among other issues. It will not be updated.If mil
3、itary action is necessary, the United States and our allies will help the Iraqipeople rebuild their economy, and create the institutions of liberty in a unified Iraq atpeace with its neighbors.President George W. Bush (October 7, 2002)However difficult the looming military confrontation with Iraq ma
4、y appear, any post-war role of the United States in that country could be as challenging and important toachieving U.S. objectives. Whether U.S. objectives are pacification of the country,establishing democratic government, launching the country on a path to economic growth,or insuring that Iraq bec
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