On May 26, 2003, a large crowd gathered to demonstrate in front of the Coalition Provisional Authority’s gates in Baghdad, in response to the disbanding of the Iraqi army. ” ‘We demand the formation of a government as soon as possible, the restoration of security, rehabilitation of public institutions, and disbursement of the salaries of all military personnel,’ said one of the leaders of the protest, an Iraqi major general named Sahib al-Musawi. …’If our demands are not met, next Monday will mark the start of estrangement between the Iraqi army and people on the one hand and the occupiers on the other.’ ”
– Bob Woodward, State of Denial, Page 206