No German soldiers or planes were involved in the airstrike, but a German patrol made it to the site about 10 hours after the attack and came under small-arms fire, the German military said.

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Many of the U.S. troops killed were soldiers operating in the Baghdad area who were struck by roadside bombs, small-arms fire and indirect fire, according to military reports.

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Last week at the White House, I was proud to welcome a remarkable cross-section of these supporters, including former Secretary of State James Baker, General Colin Powell, other military leaders, legislators, arms control experts and representatives from small and large businesses, religious groups and scientists.

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