1. Facts

• Debt: $1.7bn, Reparations: ???

2. Politics

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• Mihai Tanasescu (Finance Minister): said the US will support Romania in recovering its receivables from Iraq. During his trip, Musetescu discussed issues related to the recovery of Iraq's debt to Romania with John Taylor (Under Secretary for International Affairs at the US Treasury). "The US officials said there was an open window for Romanian firms that want to participate in reconstruction projects alongside US companies in Iraq. Also, it is very clear that Romania will be among the states that will benefit from US support in recovery of commercial claims from Iraq," said Tanasescu. - 21st April (Bucharest Business Week)

3. Action - Write to Mihai Tanasescu

• Tell him that the Iraqi people are not responsible for any of Saddam's debts.
• Ask him to publically commit to writing off all debt and reparation claims on Iraq.

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