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"Lately there has been a lot of criticism by the Shiites against [Khalilzad], saying he is pro-Sunni. A new face with this new strategy, possibly that would be more effective," said Mahmoud Othman, a senior Kurdish legislator who is regarded as independent.

Iraqi Politicians Divided Over U.S. Envoy
Khalilzad's Expected Departure Pleases Shiites, Worries Sunnis
By Joshua Partlow
Washington Post Foreign Service
Saturday, January 6, 2007; A12

BAGHDAD, Jan. 5 -- The news of the expected departure of U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad split Iraqi politicians along sectarian lines, with members of the ruling Shiite alliance voicing eagerness for him to leave and minority Sunnis expressing concern at the loss of an ally.