Official spokesmen obviously do not want to be drawn into the political fray.

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But I'm simply saying that as the Iraqi government continues to take full control of its security, demonstrated its dramatically increased capacity to do that, as the U.S. forces have drawn down, we are obviously in discussions with Iraq about its future writ large -- its economic future, diplomatic future, regional future and security future.

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"Obviously, you can only play who you're drawn against, " said Tosh.

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Obviously Plymouth, they're unbeaten in four - they've won two and drawn two of the last four - played against top sides as well.

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She was drawn to a room where a crowd had gathered in a semicircle before a canvas, obviously mesmerized.

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"It's a pity we've been drawn together not only because Aisling's my friend but because one Irish player will obviously be eliminated in the opening round, " she added.

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