We were encouraged by the work that the Prime Minister Maliki has done in the past to ensure that all people inside of Iraq -- Sunni, Shiite and Kurd -- feel that they have a voice in their government.
Obama praises Maliki's efforts for inclusivity in the Iraqi government.
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