An Update from Iraq: Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi
Public Event
Date and Time
Thursday, Dec 14, 2006
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions
Vice President of Iraq Tariq al-Hashimi.
Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi, in his first speech before an American audience, called on the United Sates to carefully consider its options in Iraq. The vice president outlined areas of concern that he views as contributing factors to the chaos in Iraq and identified recommendations that he believes could help alleviate the situation. A precipitous withdraw, he cautioned, would have adverse consequences for the region. Additionally, he called on all Iraqis to be open to proposed changes to the Constitution, the possibility of reformation within the Iraqi army and security forces, and efforts to rebalance the Iraqi government.
Speakers
- Tariq al-Hashimi
Vice President, The Republic of Iraq
- Daniel Serwer, Moderator
Vice President, U.S. Institute of Peace
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