I think ordinary Iraqis have picked up on the sense that the economy looks better.

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Ordinary Iraqis, domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors have all been waiting for stability, predictability and greater security.

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I scheduled to have some high level meetings in the next several days with Ministry of Oil officials. I wish I had encouraging news for you, but despite our efforts to resolve the payments arrears problems, we have had no success so far.

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