Ayad Allawi: “We are here as allies and partners”

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi says that the U.S. and Iraq are at a critical stage where crucial decisions have to be made on a measured and responsible withdrawal of multi national forces from Iraq. He says that Iraq is in the process of negotiating a security agreement with the U.S. to organize the security relations between the two countries and agree on the framework for final withdrawal. Allawi explains that by making a transparent agreement which attains the approval of the Iraqi Parliament and people will create the right environment for trust and friendship. (1:20)
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