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MultiVu Digital Center Feed: Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton Says the U.S. Supports Iraq's Efforts in Its Next Democracy Milestone to Pass Election Law, But Notes the Timing of Elections May Slip to Allow for Planning Period

19:30 EST Monday, November 23, 2009

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /CNW/ -

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    DATELINE CITY:  WASHINGTON, Nov. 23

    FORMAT: Soundbites
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STORY SUMMARY: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says U.S. supports Iraq government's efforts to pass election law and that once held, the elections will mark another milestone for Iraqi democracy.

RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at http://thedigitalcenter.com/projects/1253-secretary-hillary-rodham-clinton-says- the-us-supports-iraqs-efforts-in-its-next-democracy-milestone-to-pass-election-l aw-but-notes-the-timing-of-elections-may-slip-to-allow-for-planning-period

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    Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Sb 1 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton remarks on U.S. support of the Iraqi government's efforts to pass an election law.

"We support the Iraqi government's efforts to pass an election law so that they can proceed with planned elections. We know that here are some continuing concerns as expressed by the Vice President (Biden) that have to be addressed. We will continue working with all of the parties. Our ambassador on the ground, Chris Hill, has been deeply involved in doing so already. (RT 29 sec)

Sb - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says Iraqi elections might slip to allow for necessary planning to take place, but once held will mark a milestone in Iraq's journey toward democracy.

"We believe, on balance, that there will be elections. They might slip by a period of time until this is worked out because at some point, the law has to be in place for the planning to begin and so there necessarily needs to be a period of time in which the planning can occur. But we have every reason to believe that elections will be held, which will be another milestone on the journey that Iraqis are taking toward full and comprehensive democracy." (RT 35 sec)

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    VIDEO PROVIDED BY:  U.S. Department of State

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    CONTACT:  George McNamara, +1-202-647-5361, mcnamaragf@state.gov

    /PRNewswire -- Nov. 23/

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For further information: Web Site: http://www.state.gov, Video: http://thedigitalcenter.com/projects/1253-secretary-hillary-rodham-clinton-says-the-us-supports-iraqs-efforts-in-its-next-democracy-milestone-to-pass-election-law-but-notes-the-timing-of-elections-may-slip-to-allow-for-planning-period

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