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James Jeffrey: “We seek there a country that is sovereign, stable, and self-reliant, with a government that is just, representative, and…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2011
We seek there a country that is sovereign, stable, and self-reliant, with a government that is just, representative, and accountable, that denies support and safe haven to terrorists, is able to assume its rightful place in the community of nations, and contributes to the peace and security of the region.
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James Jeffrey

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Jeffrey outlines the U.S. vision for a stable Iraq.

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