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STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR BREMER "We welcome Mr. Brahimi's recommendation for the structure of
the interim government, to which sovereignty will be transferred on June 30,
2004. This followed an earlier visit to Iraq by Mr. Brahimi, and a subsequent UN
report, at the request of the Iraqi Governing Council and the Coalition. Mr
Brahimi's recommendation follows broad consultations with hundreds of Iraqis
from across the country. We are grateful to Secretary General Annan, Mr. Brahimi,
and all the UN personnel here for their highly constructive contribution. We
hope that the UN will continue to use its expertise to play a vital role in
advising Iraq as it moves forward with its political transition. This is an
important step on Iraq's path to sovereignty on June 30 and first direct
elections early next year. We look forward to hearing further details from the
UN mission. And we will work with the UN and the Iraqi Governing Council in the
continued process of consultations with the Iraqi people."
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