Press Releases 2009
Joint Statement
By Ambassador Christopher R. Hill and Commanding General Ray Odierno
U.S. Embassy - Baghdad
News Release
For Immediate Release
October 13, 2009
2009/43
Phone: +964-770-443-0048
BaghdadPressOffice@state.gov
The American Embassy and MNF-I share the concerns of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, Ad Melkert, that approximately three months before the scheduled parliamentary elections, the Council of Representatives (COR) has not yet come to consensus on an election law. The United States encourages the COR to act expeditiously on this important legislation that will set the terms for successful, transparent political participation in this milestone event. We also note the important role the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) plays at this critical juncture. We share UNAMI's concerns about the effect altering the management of IHEC at this time could have on the January election timetable.