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Wed 08 Aug 2008Obama would review necessity of US special envoy to North
BARACK OBAMA could abolish the post of US special envoy to Northern Ireland if he becomes president as he responds to the Taoiseach's call for a review of the relationship between Ireland and the US.
"Barack Obama understands that US attention and support will be required to solidify the peace and that will require our close attention and support," Mr Obama's campaign said in a statement on Ireland.
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