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“Everyone believes that the prospect for a civil war has diminished significantly over the past several days. All the mainstream leaders of Iraq believe that civil war must be avoided. It's very positive that they are all saying it.”

Quote by Zalmay Khalilzad

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Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Khalilzad

Zalmay Khalilzad is a distinguished American diplomat and academic. He has held various high-level positions in the U.S. government, including as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and as the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Born on March 22, 1951, Khalilzad has made significant contributions to American foreign policy and international diplomacy. more

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