So, what of this claim Bush has made about there are no plans for a permanent occupation of Iraq?

It seems they were (drumroll please) YET MORE LIES!

Iraqi officials fear that the accord, under which US troops would occupy permanent bases, conduct military operations, arrest Iraqis and enjoy immunity from Iraqi law, will destabilise Iraq's position in the Middle East and lay the basis for unending conflict in their country.

I think they'd be right about that.