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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to building a long-term partnership with Iraq that strengthens Iraq's security, stability, economy, and democracy.</p> <p> Urges the Administration to: (1) devote continued support for the people and government of Iraq, especially during the critical months after the elections of March 7, 2010; and (2) work with the international community to provide support for the Iraqi elections.</p> <p> Calls upon all parties in Iraq to ensure that the elections are free, without intimidation, and to not inflame communal tensions.</p> <p> Urges the surrounding countries to: (1) refrain from exercising destabilizing interference in Iraq's internal affairs; and (B) allow the Iraqi people to determine their own future.</p> <p> Calls for the timely formation of an inclusive post-election Iraqi government. </p> <p> Expresses gratitude to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and other federal government agencies for their service and heroism in Iraq.</p> <p> Commends the Iraqi people for their courage, sacrifice, and hard-won gains in fighting terrorism and building a peaceful democracy.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to building a long-term partnership with Iraq that strengthens Iraq's security, stability, economy, and democracy.</p> <p> Urges the Administration to: (1) devote continued support for the people and government of Iraq, especially during the critical months after the elections of March 7, 2010; and (2) work with the international community to provide support for the Iraqi elections.</p> <p> Calls upon all parties in Iraq to ensure that the elections are free, without intimidation, and to not inflame communal tensions.</p> <p> Urges the surrounding countries to: (1) refrain from exercising destabilizing interference in Iraq's internal affairs; and (B) allow the Iraqi people to determine their own future.</p> <p> Calls for the timely formation of an inclusive post-election Iraqi government. </p> <p> Expresses gratitude to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and other federal government agencies for their service and heroism in Iraq.</p> <p> Commends the Iraqi people for their courage, sacrifice, and hard-won gains in fighting terrorism and building a peaceful democracy.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the positive effect of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections on Iraq's political reconciliation and democratic institutions.</title>
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        <title>A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the positive effect of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections on Iraq's political reconciliation and democratic institutions.</title>
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        <title>A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the positive effect of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections on Iraq's political reconciliation and democratic institutions.</title>
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