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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Congratulates the people of Tunisia for holding the first multi-party democratic elections since the outbreak of popular revolutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa in 2011.</p> <p> Commends the Tunisian independent electoral commission for conducting a free and credible election. </p> <p>Affirms the U.S. national interest in a transition to democracy and economic prosperity in Tunisia.</p> <p>Urges increased U.S. engagement with the Tunisian government and people.</p> <p>Reaffirms the friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Tunisia.</p>]]></text>
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