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William Cohen: “We have to persuade the governing council and the factions that they represent that this is in their interest that they…”

On the recordApril 13, 2004
We have to persuade the governing council and the factions that they represent that this is in their interest that they come together and stop any warring within, internal dissent.

Editor's note · Context

Cohen highlights the necessity of unifying the Iraqi governing council to ensure stability.

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