Little Rock - There was more tragic news out of Iraq today. "The attack on an Italian military base in the southern city of Nasiriyah is a sad reminder of how much work remains to be done in Iraq," General Wesley Clark said.

"Gert and I extend our deepest sympathies to the families of those killed. The Italian people have been great friends of America and of freedom. I worked closely with outstanding Italian military and Carabinieri forces in Europe. I join them in mourning this loss."