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Agreements with Iraq
♦ Strategic Framework Agreement (PDF) ♦ Security Agreement (PDF)The New Way
Forward in Iraq
♦ Initial Benchmark Assessment Report
♦ Highlights of the Iraq Strategy Review (PDF)
♦ Fact Sheet: The New Way Forward in Iraq
♦ Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials
National Strategy for Victory in Iraq
♦ Democracy in Iraq ♦ Rebuilding Iraq ♦ Training Iraqi Security ForcesAsk the White House
Philip ReekerCounselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
August 10, 2007
Amb. David Satterfield
Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State and Coordinator for Iraq
March 22, 2007
November 18, 2005
Brett McGurk
Director for Iraq, National Security Council
January 12, 2007
July 27, 2006
May 22, 2006
April 10, 2006
Photo Essays
♦ Iraqi Election Photos ♦ The Road to Freedom ♦ Photos of FreedomStatement by the President on Agreements with Iraq
Strategic Framework Agreement (PDF)
Security Agreement (PDF)
On November 27, 2008, in another sign of progress, Iraq's Council of Representatives approved two agreements with the United States, a Strategic Framework Agreement and a Security Agreement, often called a Status of Forces Agreement or SOFA. The Strategic Framework Agreement sets the foundation for a long-term bilateral relationship between our two countries, and the Security Agreement addresses our presence, activities, and withdrawal from Iraq. Today's vote affirms the growth of Iraq's democracy and increasing ability to secure itself. We look forward to a swift approval by Iraq's Presidency Council.
Two years ago, this day seemed unlikely - but the success of the surge and the courage of the Iraqi people set the conditions for these two agreements to be negotiated and approved by the Iraqi parliament. The improved conditions on the ground and the parliamentary approval of these two agreements serve as a testament to the Iraqi, Coalition, and American men and women, both military and civilian, who paved the way for this day.
As the two agreements move to Iraq's Presidency Council for final approval, we congratulate the members of the Council of Representatives for coming together to approve these historic agreements that will serve the shared and enduring interests of both our countries and the region.
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