July 24th, 2005
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Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said New Zealand was recognised for its contributions but had no hand in deciding policy in Iraq. The Government would not be asking the US for an explanation.
"We'd look funny if we were lobbying to have cards given to people that we've given the strongest possible advice not to go there," he said. "We're not part of the multinational force, therefore we don't get the privileges of being part of the multinational force."
He was not aware of any request from New Zealanders in Iraq for assistance, nor had any registered their presence there
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