The prime minister said there were several points of conflict between initial drafts drawn up by U.S. and Iraqi negotiators, so they put those drafts aside and are submitting new ideas.

他说：“美国和伊拉克的提案当中有一些矛盾，所以现在大家都把最初的提案搁置一边，提出新的建议。”

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At the same time, it would provide an initial effort to reduce the deficit, which the negotiators call a down payment, as Congressional tax-writing committees hash out a broad overhaul of the tax code.

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