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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Because if someone on either side of them were to stand up that person on the side would win.

因为如果他们任何一边有人,参选,那个人将会获胜

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