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Generals Abizaid and Sattler In Fallujah, Part 2

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Nov. 15, 2004 | 10:20

B-roll of Fox News traveling with Gen. John Abizaid, Commanding General, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), by helicopter to Fallujah for an update on operations in the city. Marine Lt. Gen. John Sattler, Commanding General, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (I-MEF), gives a lengthy interview on how Coalition and Iraqi Forces are clearing pockets of resistance and explosives from Fallujah. He says the perception that Fallujah is a safe haven for terrorists is ended and that Iraqi Security Forces will reestablish security and the rule of law. Lt. Gen. Sattler says friendly forces sustained 37 deaths and about 300 wounded, while about 1000-1200 anti-Iraqi forces were killed. The Fox News reporter files a stand-up report. Gen. Abizaid meets with artillery soldiers and tells the Fox reporter about the effective support they've brought to the battle. An artillery Captain is also interviewed. Video from Fox News. Part 2 of 3.