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    All U.S. troops are to depart Iraq by the end of 2011. "Iraq has known many challenges" Obama said, citing recent extremist bombings in Baghdad and other locales that killed or maimed hundreds of innocent people. Full Article at GlobalSecurity.org
    Iraq has known many challenges
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
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U.S. Leaders Hail New Iraqi Election Law
  1. is another reminder that these enemies of the Iraqi people will fail.
    SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  2. a major step forward in the development of Iraq’s democracy.
    SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  3. for coming to agreement on the various difficult issues of considerable importance to Iraqis.
    SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  4. 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.
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  5. 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...
    SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  6. will now be able to move ahead and implement the procedures for Iraq to hold credible and legitimate elections in accordance with international standards
    SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  7. will continue to stand with Iraq as a strong partner and as a friend
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  8. 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.
    SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago
  9. a critical step forward in advancing national unity and forming an inclusive government. Our commitment and friendship to Iraq remain strong.
    Joe Biden – Joe Biden SOURCE: GlobalSecurity.org 2 weeks ago

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