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U.S. Leaders Hail New Iraqi Election Law
By the end of July, about 50,000 U.S. troops will remain, when the U.S. military mission there transitions from combat to stability operations. "So, I want to congratulate our troops and civilians who are serving so capably in Iraq ... and, I want to congratulate the Iraqi people, who have taken an important step forward in pursuit of a better future." With the passage of the new election law, according to news reports, the Iraqi government is gearing up to hold legislative elections Jan. 21 and general elections Jan. 30. Full Article at GlobalSecurity.orgSo, I want to congratulate our troops and civilians who are serving so capably in Iraq ... and, I want to congratulate the Iraqi people, who have taken an important step forward in pursuit of a better future.
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U.S. Leaders Hail New Iraqi Election Law
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is another reminder that these enemies of the Iraqi people will fail.
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a major step forward in the development of Iraq’s democracy.
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for coming to agreement on the various difficult issues of considerable importance to Iraqis.
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Iraq has known many challenges
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We congratulate members of the Council of Representatives for coming to agreement on the various difficult issues of considerable importance to Iraqis ... With the passage of this law, the Iraqi people, through their representatives, have shown their desire to uphold democratic and consultative governme...
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will now be able to move ahead and implement the procedures for Iraq to hold credible and legitimate elections in accordance with international standards
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will continue to stand with Iraq as a strong partner and as a friend
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I want to congratulate Iraq’s leaders for reaching this agreement ... Their flexibility and commitment to their country sends an important signal to the world about Iraq’s democracy and national unity.
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a critical step forward in advancing national unity and forming an inclusive government. Our commitment and friendship to Iraq remain strong.
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