And, as there is no interest in the United States assuming (either unilaterally or as part of the United Nations) the responsibilities for a full-fledged, long-term colonial administration of Somalia -- which is the only way the needed nation- and institution-building might proceed, the fastest possible removal of U.S. forces is the only way to prevent still further, indefensible casualties.
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