Bernard Kerik , Bush administration's top security adviser in Iraq quits.

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Top U.S. security adviser in Iraq returns home; deputy to fill in

By Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press, 9/5/2003 16:50

WASHINGTON (AP)- The Bush administration's top security adviser in Iraq has completed his stint and is returning to the United States, the Pentagon said Friday.

The work of Bernard Kerik will be done by his deputies until a replacement is named, defense officials said on condition of anonymity.

They did not say when he left. Officials said Nori al-Badran, sworn in Wednesday as interior minister by Iraq's interim Governing Council, will handle day-to-day security issues as the occupation force seeks to put more responsibility for Iraq into Iraqi hands.

Kerik's departure comes amid severe security problems in Iraq. Coalition forces face continuing attacks by remnants of deposed President Saddam Hussein's government as they try to restore basic services, restart the economy and form a homegrown government.

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1. Those of us in NY who are familiar with Kerik

know him to be a "yes-man" and kiss ass to Guilliani. This man's arrogance is based on nothing.