Iraqis unimpressed with US Congress hearing

0 Comments | AFP, September, 2007

BAGHDAD (AFP) — Iraqis watching the stuttering start of proceedings before the US Congress on Monday which could influence whether US troops remain in their country, were unimpressed.

"It is like a theatre," said teacher Abdullah Kadhim, 58, who was watching the Congressional hearing live on Al-Hurra television at his friend's general store in an inner Baghdad neighbourhood.

"Each day they say there is a new report. They say they will bring a new change in Iraq. We can only hope there will finally be progress in security."

Saleh Adnan, 34, a car mechanic, also watching the broadcast, was dismissive.

"I don't think this will change anything in our country because the Americans will never leave Iraq. For us the main point is when the occupation will...