US President seeks new course in Iraq

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Source: CCTV.com | 12-12-2006 11:50

US President George W. Bush opened three days of intensive consultations on Iraq on Monday.

He said the US and countries across the Middle East had a vital stake in helping the fragile government in Baghdad succeed.

Joined by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Vice President Dick Cheney, Bush went to the US State Department to review diplomatic and political options on seeking a new course in Iraq. He said America expects success in Iraq as this would also benefit the US. Bush also talked about how Iraq's neighbors could help the Iraqi democracy survive.

Mr.bush said, "I appreciate the advice I got from those folks in the field. And that advice is an important part and an important component of putting together a new way forward in Iraq. Like most Americans, this administration wants to succeed in Iraq, because we understand success in Iraq will help protect the United States in the long run."

Editor:Ji Xuewen