I would submit that one area of potential agreement in this body involves a renewed spirit of diplomacy for the region. It is time for a diplomatic surge. The gains made possible by the steadfast competence of our troops gives rise to a new diplomatic potential in the effort to curtail regional destabilizing influences. promote political and economic progress. as well as provide for the safe and stable transition of refugees throughout the area. The recent meeting in Istanbul. Turkey of countries neighboring Iraq. the upcoming meeting in Annapolis to further the Middle East peace process. and the United Nations own recent reengagement in Baghdad are all positive diplomatic trends that should be aggressively supported and augmented by our efforts in this House to facilitate the rapid stabilization of Iraq. potentially empowering an even more rapid drawdown of our troops and a sustainable peace for the country.
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