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Barack Obama

We've persevered because of a belief we share with the Iraqi people - a belief that out of the ashes of war, a new beginning could be born in this cradle of civilization. Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we hav
Barack Obama
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Barack Obama is saying that both Americans and Iraqis have kept going because they hope that the destruction caused by war can lead to a fresh start in Iraq, which is historically important. He highlights this period as a significant moment in the relationship between the two countries, suggesting that their shared efforts aim to create something new from the conflict.

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