'Comprehensive Partnership'

" And an error but it. I am very pleased to welcome prime minister. About looking back to Washington. We've just concluded a very productive discussion. About a wide range of issues. We made an important moment. Substantial progress has been made sense. Prime minister Maliki his first visit to Washington 2006. And -- the prime minister and I had a chance to sit down together in Baghdad. Violence continues to be down in Iraq -- taking responsibility. For their future. This progress has been made possible by the resilience of the Iraqi people and security forces. And also because of the extraordinary service of American troops and civilians in Iraq. Now were in the midst of a full transition to Iraqi responsibility. And to a comprehensive partnership between the United States in Iraq based on mutual interest and mutual respect. The success of this transition is critically important to the security. And prosperity of our people ended as they -- top priority. Of my administration. The recently we took an important step forward by transferring control of all Iraqi cities and towns to Iraq's security forces. This transition was part of our security agreement. And should send an unmistakable signal that we will keep our commitments. With the sovereign Iraqi Government. As I said before we -- no bases in Iraq nor do we make any claim on Iraq's territory or resources. Going forward we will continue to provide training and support for Iraqi Security Forces that are capable and nonsectarian. We'll move forward with our strategy to responsibly remove all American combat brigades from Iraq. By the end of next August and to fulfill our commitment to remove all American troops from Iraq by the end of 2011. As we move forward prime minister Maliki and I have no doubt that there will be some tough days ahead. There will be attacks on Iraqi Security Forces and the American troops supporting them. There are still those in Iraq would murder innocent men women and children. There's still those who want -- foment. Sectarian conflict. But make no mistake. Those efforts will fail. Iraqi People have already rejected these forces of division of destruction. And American troops have the capability to support and flexibility they need to stand with our Iraqi partners on behalf. Of -- sovereign secure and self reliant Iraq. Because we believe that the future does not belong to those who would destroy it belongs to those who would build. To that in America strongly supports efforts by the Iraqi Government to promote national unity. Which will help ensure that people in all parts of Iraq can live in peace and prosperity. Prime minister Maliki and I discussed issues like the huddle call apartments -- and disputed internal boundaries. -- will be fundamental to the future of a united Iraq. I reiterated my belief that Iraq will be more secure and more successful. If there is a place for all Iraqi citizens to -- including all of Iraq's ethnic and religious groups. That's why America continues to support efforts to integrate all Iraqis into Iraq's government. In security forces we've increased our assistance to help displaced Iraqis return to their homes. Prime minister Maliki and I also agreed to build a broader basis for cooperation. Between our nations the United States and Iraq -- wonderful times together. Now both of us agree. That the bonds forged between Americans and Iraqis in war could pave the way for progress the can be forged in peace. The strategic framework agreement agreed to last year helped lay the groundwork for this progress. America stands ready to help the Iraqi Government build. Their capacity to provide basic services and to promote the -- of -- And together Americans and Iraqis can expand -- economic cooperation and trade that opens new doors of opportunity. Together we can broaden our educational or cultural and scientific engagement to make a positive difference in the lives of our people. And together we can take steps to advance security and prosperity. Throughout the region and around the globe. And prime minister Maliki and I are both deeply humbled by the sacrifices that have been made by Iraqis and Americans to create this -- There -- many important meetings that will take place over the course of prime minister's visit. I am especially pleased that he intends to visit Arlington national cemetery. That hallowed ground is the final resting place for so many young Americans. Who have paid the ultimate price to help forge this hard for progress. That's an example of selfless sacrifice that all of us must strive to meet. As do the Americans serving in Iraq today I want to thank him -- shows here is doing outstanding work. Under the most difficult circumstances imaginable. They have completed every mission they've been given and they forged countless partnerships and friendships with the Iraqi People. I know that this story is one the can be told by people in both our country and that the Iraqi People have been to work extraordinary hardship. In their pursuit of a brighter day. So many Iraqis and Americans have made so many sacrifices on behalf of better future. Now as we work to end this war and to look beyond that we must live up to their example. And live up to our own responsibilities to see that their legacy is truly one of greater peace and prosperity. I thank you -- I'd like to welcome prime minister. --"

" In the name of god be most watched all of the fashion -- thank you. You I think the -- the United States you mr. Obama for your warm hospitality. Molecule to mobilize and adopting all the issues about the future of the events of -- positive relationship Venezuela as. The exploration into a deep it's had a relationship. Love you my meeting in the with the president was sort of positive and constructive and meet finger that inflicted that -- Conviction on the part of both sides to establish a strategic you speak French and confident -- in order took him to continue with the successes that we have achieved. And perhaps we it is fair to these security successes that -- to the stability. And Iraq we have also at a fair to the sacrifices by our sons and both those on both sides. Two cold front of card lemon -- social -- and those who voiced security and wars. If they succeeded in that -- they would not have been. Killing only Iraq but the entire region through the danger of -- period -- that in some. Our sons and daughters succeeded both on both sides which led to stability and that it -- Iraqi they're government under full sovereignty. And yeah weekend among the things that we can refer to in a positive way is the positive commitment. In the following -- with the commitments that -- signed by both sides either of those utterly fit to the status of forces. Order those are related to these strategic framework agreement that would govern the relationship. And the future I have discussed that they with President Obama about ways of -- to activate. The strategic. Relationship on the economic front a culture front educational front -- front. And in every possible area where the United States can play a role in sup -- The Iraqi Government and the efforts so that our government to build a state of law -- based on constitution. And federalism. That works for the for the aspiration. All of its own people using the wealth of that country and that nation but we. Are about to activate such a strategic framework agreement efforts on both sides are -- but also to convene. An investment that conference. And October of this year. That would combine all foreign investors and all companies that would -- and wish to war in Iraq all of this comes as a natural -- Reaction to the stability. And to -- direction of the Iraqi inaction of the unity government to provide. Whether it's needed -- rebuilding and reconstruction of a country that was destroyed. -- wars by dictatorship. And by adventures effected its infrastructure effected the services that should've gone to the Iraqi People therefore the relationship between the two sides. As it did see and witness progress on the security front. And in combating terror. They will see great cooperation in the areas of economic commercial and cultural. Activities. Or forces as it proves it's as successful or all. And at it proves when it's received the is security file. -- that these forces proved to be capable. Of performing and those who thought that the Iraqi forces if the American forces can leave would be. -- All of imposing any peace and security. These people proved to be wrong -- forces that benefited from working closely with -- forces. And the multinational. Forces our forces became now highly capable. And they would continue to do that rolled -- that part. To provide the opportunity needed for reconstruction. -- building and developing Iraq and -- a -- a great deal from being marginalized. From the policies of security and hasn't. And remorse so we would work very hard and all of them not to allow any six -- behavior an opportunity. To flourish we would walk on the national command what all of those sons of Iraq and all. -- of narcotic equaled. -- their contribution and and services. -- he would be unified by Iraq and he would not be divided. By other elements we would just -- thing. That relationship between. That people of Iraq this is the direction of the Iraqi national unity government. And that it made us who work very closely in meeting all of the challenges. That we are not facing it -- it's helped us on the security front. It would help us and the construction and we will benefit from -- strategic relationship with the United States thank you very much."

" two questions one for our president and one for the Iraq."

" Prime minister let's ask about the bush. Spoke about the city US forces still haven't lost. Since the hand over control of the city against the Iraqi Government it. Impose new limits on how US troops can operate. They can't -- they're all they can't conduct raids on the wrong. Your racist and I'm mr. Maliki -- you object to this war do you think this is just a great sign of increasing Iraqis suffered as well I think burns we have seen. Both improved capacity. And greater confidence on the part of the Iraqi Security Forces were very pleased with the I'm in communications -- a general Odierno on a regular basis. He provides me a weekly report of how this transition has proceed -- He has been extremely positive about the progress that has been made. Now. What we've seen is is that they're gonna be. And at times differences in strategy. In."

" The interest. The Iraqi Security Forces in setting up checkpoint at some point and our armed forces suggesting that from our experience a checkpoint might create a target for. Thank you want and so it's better to be more mobile and to go after them. They're going to be those kinds of strategic. -- tactical. Discussions that are continuing taking place between the two sides but overall we have been very encouraged by the progress that's been made. It doesn't mean that. There aren't still dangers in Iraq and obviously see. That in some circumstances. Those who want to -- sectarian division inside Iraq are going to still resort to. The killing of innocents and and the senseless bombings that. Plagued Iraq. For such a long time. After the Saddam Hussein was -- polls but what we've seen this is that the violence levels to remain low. The cooperation between. US forces and Iraqi forces has remained high. And we have very confidence that. We will continue to work together cooperatively and make adjustments were necessary. To assure that. As we move into the national elections that -- continues on the progress of us to building. And that Iraqi Security Forces are continually ramping up. Their capabilities so that ultimately we are going to be able to fulfill our commitments -- our troops entirely and indirect -- Iraq as a full sovereign country but of this."

" yeah often enough enough. For so excuse me to god that the relationship between the Iraqi forces and the Iraqi forces after the withdraw from cities and towns are good. Constant cooperation of -- it's. Didn't moderate ideas support coming from the American forces next to the Iraqi forces are operating. It is normal that -- responsibility is bigger. And -- roll is bigger and as a result golf -- security agreement. But also based on the agreement if you would throw on -- the Iraqi forces political out of the support from that -- is. Did you think he will ask that medical side through coordinating committees that organize these operations and I believe what's happening is organizing the -- Between the two sides and and cooperation it is about to marginalize. The role of any -- you -- that agreement we are still. He joined the responsibility to face any threats the Iraq is facing. -- But."

" The pundit you're doing damage to popular Indian look kindly on the upcoming -- human -- wouldn't. The United States is committed -- now to help from Iraq just to get out of chapter seven what are. The steps is that your conversation with take it to -- this issue. My translations are coming through your guys in my -- start on --"

" on the agreement is based on the agreements the security agreement between the United States and Iraq. United States should help Iraq to get out of chapter seven what steps will you be doing in order to help Iraq to get out chapter seven."

" that prime minister Maliki emphasized. And we have made a strong commitment to work with. Iraq to. Get out of the chapter seven constraints that were imposed after the gulf war as I stated before. It I think would be a mistake for Iraq to continue to be burdened. By. The sends. A deposed dictator. In order to do that we're gonna have to obtain cooperation from various members of the United Nations. I think that they're gonna have to be some specific disputes that -- result. Between Iraq and some of its neighbors. We intend to be very constructive in that process but we have said clearly and I've repeated today to the prime minister -- we will work. Diligently with the -- so that. In fact Iraq is no longer. Within chapter stuff."

" the from my mom. President Obama and the American administration I agree with us that Iraq is -- that are presenting a threat. To international peace and security because there is -- democracy in Iraq not a dictatorship. -- is looking forward to positive constructive relationship. With its Arab neighbors and with the international community. And -- deals and through law. The opportunity and justice -- I have seen a clear commitment from the president and administration. To support the Iraq and to be committed to all elements of the agreement. And to help Iraq to get out of chapter seven and international sanctions. Which would -- as a result of the adventures at the wars that -- lit by so bobsleigh team including occupying the neighboring State of Kuwait. Iraq has come a long way and it would continue to solve all problems -- that are so many problems. That we are paying the price for from the previous regime and overlooked. Friendly relations with all members of the national committee. Sure got a New Zealand thank you very much."

" The president and the Iraqi prime minister talking that this the progress. And setbacks in Iraq and also the prime minister there announcing that there would be a -- investment conference coming up in the fall. Where they can work to -- to help finance. Getting out of chapter seven bankruptcy and of course the United States -- help along with that our partners in the democratic nation of Iraq."