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.
Jack Reed: “I presume for the record that we are prepared to entertain any of these serious discussions at any time with Prime…”
On the recordNovember 14, 2011
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Expressing readiness for discussions with Iraqi leadership.
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