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    The birth of the State of Law coalition "represents a historic milestone and development in establishing a modern Iraq built on peaceful, nationalist principles" Maliki said in his speech announcing his group's formation. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
    represents a historic milestone and development in establishing a modern Iraq built on peaceful, nationalist principles
    Nouri al-Maliki – Nouri al-Maliki SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
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Maliki presents his own electoral bloc
  1. The Iraqi tribal leaders . . . decided the most nationalist patriotic personality is Maliki ... He is the best of those available.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  2. We will pass through difficult times until the election
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  3. would view themselves as guests, not founders ... The problem is still there. The people in the street look at it [the SIIC's bloc] as a Shiite alliance.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago

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