Now, the Iraqi government must bring the same determination to achieving reconciliation. This is an enormous undertaking after more than three decades of tyranny and division. The government has not met its own legislative benchmarks. And, in my meetings with Iraqi leaders, I have made it clear that they must.
Bush emphasizes the need for the Iraqi government to work towards reconciliation and meet legislative benchmarks.
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