Any Time They Want

Iraqi PM: Peace is possible without U.S. - 14 Jul 2007 at 9:40am - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Saturday that the Iraqi army and police are capable of keeping security in the country when American troops leave "any time they want," though he acknowledged the forces need further weapons and training.

Is there any excuse for the United States thus far having failed to provide the Iraqi army and police with the weapons and training they require to keep their own country secure? Why is this not the United States' top priority concerning Iraq?