It's going to be one of the great leaders in the Middle East. Our relationship with Iraq is, I would say, it went from being not so good to being outstanding. We're going to have a long term relationship with Iraq. We're going to have a long term relationship with a man that will be a great leader. His influence is going to spread all throughout the Middle East. (00:24–00:27)
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Asserts that the U.S. plans to maintain a long-term relationship with Iraq.
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