"We look forward, under these agreements, to the continued reduction in U.S. forces and the normalization of bilateral relations as two sovereign and co-equal nations, " they said.

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"We look forward, under these agreements, to the continued reduction in U.S. forces and the normalization of bilateral relations as two sovereign and co-equal nations, " the two said in their statement.

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But instead of being included in the legislation, academies will fall under these requirements via their funding agreements, which set out what they must do in return for their cash.

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