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I think that sends a clear signal to Maliki that we won't be there indefinitely and my hope is that they'll be a commitment by the world community including the controversial nations of Syria and Iran.

But among those who believe the case should be re-opened are politicians who don't always agree with each other, ranging from former president, Jimmy Carter to conservative former Georgia congressman, Bob Barr.

I don't think the administration has ever picked up the ball, much less dropped it.

I think the last report I saw was that 28 loans have been made for people to rebuild their own homes.