The Kurdish people want American presence, not only as deterrent against possible Iraqi attacks but also because there are terrorist organizations such as the Ansar Al-Islam and others, which constitute a danger to the Kurdish people.
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It is a historic day. We have closed a sad chapter in the history of the Kurdish people.
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The American army will be very warmly welcomed in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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