But the interim president, Ghazi al-Yawar, sheikh of a predominantly Sunni Arab tribe, says that attacking Fallujah's insurgents is like shooting at a fly that has landed on your horse's head: you'll miss the fly but kill your horse.

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Attacking Fallujah's insurgents is like shooting at a fly that has landed on your horse's head, says Mr Yawar: you will miss the fly but kill your horse.

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But many fly by the seat of their pants, choosing an interesting looking horse or colorful jockey silks.

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