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Barack Obama: It is ultimately up to the people and Government of Iraq to take up the task of securing the gains made.

On the recordMarch 24, 2009
It is ultimately up to the people and Government of Iraq to take up the task of securing the gains made.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes Iraqi responsibility for their own governance and progress.

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