Baghdad (CNN) -- The U.S. Embassy in Iraq is distancing itself from statements made by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher that led to a government spokesman saying the congressman and his delegation are not welcome in the country. Embassy spokesman David Ranz issued a statement Saturday saying "congressional visitors do not necessarily express the views of the U.S. administration or even a majority of Congress. The visitors this weekend made that clear in their remarks." In widely reported statements after a meeting Friday with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, the California Republican said he informed the Iraqi leader that his House committee is investigating the killing of Iranian exiles by Iraqi forces.
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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad distances itself from Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
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Report: Rohrabacher asks Iraq to consider repaying the U.S.
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Iraqi official: Congressman's remarks are personal and do not reflect broader U.S. policy
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