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Notable excerpts from a WaPo interview with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani:

[Talabani:] The presence of American forces -- even a symbolic one -- will frighten those who are trying to interfere in our affairs.

Are you talking about Iran?

Our prime minister just came back from Iran. He got good promises from Iran on security -- promises that they will never permit any kind of interference in the internal affairs of Iraq.

Do you believe that?

Our prime minister tells me he got real and serious promises. Let us see.
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Would you welcome U.S. bases in Kurdistan?

Yes, they are welcome. Kurdistan wants the Americans to stay. In some places Sunnis want the Americans to stay -- Sunnis think the main danger is coming from Iran now. There is a change in the mind of the Sunnis. The Sunnis are for having good relations with America. The [Shiites] have started to think that.

Even minding requisite grains of political salt, Talabani provides some relevant info. Read the rest.

See also: Iraqi Parties Reach Deal Postponing Federalism

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