Newspaper columnists and some members of the opposition questioned the legality of the operation, and whether the flotilla could have been intercepted without using force.

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military officer has called an "economy of force" operation, in which the United States did what it could, after doing everything that was needed in Iraq.

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He also backed Nato's decision to expand Operation Allied Force to include attacks on Yugoslav forces in the field.

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Richard Holbrooke, appearing on CNN's "Larry King Live, " said NATO made the right choice by implementing Operation Allied Force after months of intense negotiations fell through.

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The company will be responsible for the operation of the force control centre, HR, training, finance and custody.

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