Clinton said the United States will "stand by all Iraqis, at this crucial time leading up to national elections, and we pledge to join them in working together to combat all forms of violence and attempts at intimidation."
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"It is a big test of this team - that is why they are called Tests - and we have to see if the systems we are putting in place willstandup to what Ireland has to offer, " said Crowley, whose side warmed up for the clash with a 21-13 win over Portugal on Saturday.
That when those people around the world give expression to that, that we, the American people, willstandup and back them up even when the American administration will not.