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U.S. deaths in Iraq cross 1000-mark

By Sridhar Krishnaswami

WASHINGTON, SEPT. 8. The U.S. military deaths in Iraq have crossed the 1000 mark on Tuesday. The toll now stands at 1003, including three civilians working for the Army and the Air Force.

The majority of the deaths came after May 1, 2003, when the President, George W. Bush, declared major combat operations over, and displayed a "Mission Accomplished" banner while making the announcement.

At the Pentagon the Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, talked of the progress made on several fronts, including the war on terror and emphasised that enemies should not underestimate the willingness of the American people and its allies to accept casualties. The Democratic presidential nominee, Senator John Kerry, said the U.S. joined families and friends mourning their loss and said "right decisions" would have to be made in Iraq so that the troops could come home soon.

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