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Secretary of State visits Mosul, Iraq

Nov-11-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (November 11, 2005) – Secretary of State Condelezza Rice visited Mosul, Iraq today to inaugurate the Nineveh Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) headquartered here. Secretary Rice was hosted by Task Force Freedom Commander Major General David Rodriguez and Embassy Deputy Regional Coordinator Clarence Hudson. During her visit she met with the Provincial Government leadership including the Governor, Deputy Governor, the chairman of the Provincial Council, and the chairman of the Provincial Reconstruction Development Team (PRDC). In her comments to the audience she applauded the efforts of the local government leaders and spoke of circumstances that once seemed impossible that now seem inevitable in terms of the growth and development of governments. She also addressed a group of Soldiers from Multi National Force – Northwest in a Veterans Day Celebration. The Secretary of State was accompanied by Ambassador Khalilzade.


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