Thus spoke the puppet of occupation. The occupation puppet (who has allegiance to both Iran and U.S.) is trying to have it both ways: "Iraq, Maliki went on to say, "would like to see the establishment of a long-term strategic treaty with the United States, which would govern the basic aspects of our economic and cultural relations." He also emphasized though that the security agreement between the two countries should only "remain in effect in the short term."" But then the puppet was reprimanded by the White House and was forced to issue this statement: "But a spokesman for al-Maliki said his remarks "were misunderstood, mistranslated and not conveyed accurately.""