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Posted on 11/14/2003 4:18:18 PM PST by Pan_Yans Wife
Iraqi Cabinet Takes Oath of Office
September 03, 2003 Reuters Washington Post
BAGHDAD - Iraq's first line-up of ministers to replace the ousted government of Saddam Hussein formally took office on Wednesday, vowing to lead the country to democratic self-rule.
Ibrahim al-Jaafari, outgoing head of the U.S.-appointed Governing Council that is to supervise the ministries in consultation with Iraq's U.S.-led occupiers, described their appointment as a step toward meeting the needs of Iraqis neglected under Saddam.
"Exceptional effort is demanded from every minister, and that he work for the rebuilding of Iraq, and do all that is needed to meet the needs of its people," he said, before members of the 25-strong cabinet took their oath of office, pledging to serve the country and its people.
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