If they reject our demands, then this will be a great obstacle in the development of relations between Iraq and Syria.

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Whatever the verdict later rendered against him or others of his co-accused, it's his humanitarian right.

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My meeting with King Abdullah was very good meeting and focused on the importance of developing Iraqi-Jordanian relations in all fields, particularly security.

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I hope they will cooperate with us now.

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The Iraqi national security forces, which are increasing in size, capability and experience day after day, need more time to complete their ranks, training and equipment in order to take over the primary responsibility of providing adequate security for Iraqis.

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Today we are in transition, we are about to attain political stability built on a constitutional foundation.

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We've said more than once that ... the Syrians should be more serious about controlling their borders and about preventing the penetration of terrorists into Iraq.

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The trial itself and treatment of the accused are two separate issues.

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This is an important visit and the first of its kind and it will help reinforce bilateral relations.

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