...how dare they think they can get by without us!

Re-upping in Iraq - Los Angeles Times

But in order to reach an accord, the U.S. will need to do a better job of diplomacy—never a strong suit of this administration. The Iraqis, for their part, will have to overcome the intoxication produced by recent victories and come to a realistic appraisal that they will need substantial American support for years to come.