"It is a recognition of the new Iraq that emerged since 2003 by its new leaders, its new constitution, its new policies, its new political system at the heart of the Middle East, " Zebari said.

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Rome was not built in a day and nor, it is plain, will be any new Roman political system.

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Tunisia's revolution ousted President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali and brought about a new government and political system, including a new draft constitution.

CNN: October 3, 2012 -- Updated 0055 GMT (0855 HKT)