2A -The Michigan Daily -Thursday, October 20, 2005 NATION/WORLD first annual ft1 " Rice: Troops mlin raq may stay . Secretary of State says U.S. presence could remain another decade WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice declined yester- day to rule out American forces still being needed in Iraq a decade from now. Sena- tors warned that the Bush administration must play it straight with the public or risk losing public support for the war. Pushed by senators from both parties to define the limits of U.S. involvement in Iraq and the Middle East, Rice also declined to rule out the use of military force in Iran or Syria, although she said the administration prefers diplomacy. "I don't think the president ever takes any of his options off the table concern- ing anything to do with military force," Rice said. Rice appeared before the Senate For- eign Relations committee for only the second time since members gave her an unexpectedly tepid endorsement to replace Colin Powell in January, and she fielded pointed questions about U.S. intentions and commitment on Iraq from lawmakers who said they are hear- ing complaints at home. "Our country is sick at heart at the spin and false expectations," Sen. Bar- bara Boxer (D-Calif.) told Rice. "They want the truth and they deserve it." Rice said Iraq's police and Army forces are becoming better able to han- dle the country's security without U.S. help, and she repeated President Bush's warning that setting a timetable for withdrawal plays into terrorists' hands. "The terrorists want us to get dis- couraged and quit," Rice said. "They believe we do not have the will to see this through." Rice said the United States will follow a model that was successful in Afghani- stan. Starting next month, she said, joint diplomatic-military groups - called Provincial Reconstruction Teams - will work alongside Iraqis as they train police, set up courts and help local gov- ernments establish essential services. By State Department design, Rice tes- tified before the committee just days after Iraq apparently approved its first constitu- tion since a U.S.-led coalition ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003. Her appearance also coincided with the start of Saddam's trial in Baghdad for a 1982 massacre of 150 of his fellow Iraqis. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., agreed with the Bush administration's stay-the- course approach but said there are legit- imate questions to ask about the future. "We should recognize that most Americans are focused on an exit strat- egy in Iraq," said Lugar, the Foreign Relations Committee chairman. "Even if withdrawal timelines are deemed unwise because they might provide a strategic advantage to the insurgency, the American people need to more fully understand the basis upon which our troops are likely to come home." An AP-Ipsos poll this month found 61 percent of respondents disapprove of Bush's handling of Iraq while 32 percent said they approve. In August, 53 percent said the United States made a mistake by going to war, with 43 percent approving. the right decision. We Deliver.' 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"We had well over 1,000 lives lost in Katrina. If Wilma, you know, comes into the U.S., to the Florida coast as a Category 3 or 4 hurricane, that potential for large loss of life is with us," said hurricane center director Max Mayfield. The White House, stung by criticism that it had not responded quickly enough to Katrina, promised to stay on top of the situation. "We are closely monitoring what is an extremely dangerous storm," said White House spokesman Scott McClellan. AUSTIN, Texas DeLay expected to surrender to police soon A state court issued an arrest warrant yesterday for Rep. Tom DeLay, requiring him to appear in Texas for booking on state conspiracy and money laundering charges. The court set an initial $10,000 bail as a routine step before the Texas Republi- can's first court appearance tomorrow. DeLay (R-Texas) could be fingerprinted and photographed, although his lawyers had hoped to avoid this step. DeLay probably will surrender in his home county of Fort Bend, near Houston, but he could go to any law enforcement office in Texas. His court appearance will be in Austin. The warrant, known as a capias, is "a matter of routine and bond will be posted," said DeLay's lawyer, Dick DeGuerin. - Compiled from Daily wire reports CORRECTIONS An editorial in the Oct. 11 edition of the Daily (Rolling dice at 35,000 feet), incorrectly stated that a Northwest aircraft was departing Minneapolis for Memphis. The flight was departing from Memphis. A story in yesterday's edition of the Daily (One week after win, 'M' hits tough times) incorrectly attributed all of Head Women's Golf Coach Kathy Teichert's quotes to "Assistant Coach Tucker," who does not exist. A story in yesterday's edition of the Daily (As seen on TV: Spikers swept away) incorrectly stated that the Wolverines' effort was highlighted by a strong debut by 6-foot-5 sophomore middle blocker Rachel Draves. 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