This Iraqi police captain must not be getting the message from the Kerry campaign.

Capt. Fouad Hadi barked orders. Several officers pushed the car across the lot. "It's all up to our God," the captain said, a walkie-talkie crackling in one hand. "Our spirits are still high. The attacks on us give us more motivation to fight the thugs and outlaws."

What do you think this man - taking responsibility for his country's future - wants to hear from the U.S. President:

a) We'll be with you as long as you need us.

OR

b) We're getting the hell out as soon as you give the OK.

This may in fact be the exact same day - but the message is much different.