On the recordMay 27, 2004
Complete and full sovereignty to an Iraqi government that will be picked by Mr. Brahimi of the United Nations. He said give me full sovereignty. I said I mean full sovereignty.
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transcripts.cnn.comComplete and full sovereignty to an Iraqi government that will be picked by Mr. Brahimi of the United Nations. He said give me full sovereignty. I said I mean full sovereignty.
Bush emphasizes the commitment to transferring full sovereignty to the new Iraqi government.
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