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leaders have announced that they have made substantial progress toward a
draft constitution. They have indicated that their deliberations will
continue beyond today to refine the text and build an enduring
consensus. I applaud the heroic efforts of Iraqi negotiators and
appreciate their work to resolve remaining issues through continued
negotiation and dialogue. Their efforts are a tribute to democracy and
an example that difficult problems can be solved peacefully through
debate, negotiation, and compromise. We wish the Iraqi leaders and the
Iraqi people well as the negotiators complete the constitutional
drafting process.
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