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On the recordNovember 14, 2011
I presume for the record that we are prepared to entertain any of these serious discussions at any time with Prime Minister Maliki and his cabinet.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Expressing readiness for discussions with Iraqi leadership.

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