The creation of a National Council as a key instrument of political reconciliation.

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Senator OLYMPIA SNOWE (Republican, Maine): It says within 120 days, which is essentially in tandem with the surge by September, within 120 days, if the Maliki government - the Council of Representatives - cannot accomplish the political benchmarks that are essential and pivotal to national reconciliation, then we begin a phased withdrawal.

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