"Today the people of Iraq have spoken to the world........

[pedro martori]

"Today the people of Iraq have spoken to the world, and the world is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East. In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy. By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins. And they have demonstrated the kind of courage that is always the foundation of self-government. Some Iraqis were killed while exercising their rights as citizens. We also mourn the American and British military personnel who lost their lives today. Their sacrifices were made in a vital cause of freedom, peace in a troubled region, and a more secure future for us all. The Iraqi people, themselves, made this election a resounding success. Brave patriots stepped forward as candidates. Many citizens volunteered as poll workers. More than 100,000 Iraqi security force personnel guarded polling places and conducted operations against terrorist groups. ... Across Iraq today, men and women have taken rightful control of their country's destiny, and they have chosen a future of freedom and peace. ... There's more distance to travel on the road to democracy. Yet Iraqis are proving they're equal to the challenge. On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Iraq on this great and historic achievement." -

-President George W. Bush

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right is the right to hear the truth.

[jackmehoff]

"pedro martori" <***@progression.net> wrote in message news:WcadnfO4qtVhmGLcRVn-***@look.ca...

"Today the people of Iraq have spoken to the world, and the world is hearing
the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East. In great numbers,
and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy. By
participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the
anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be
intimidated by thugs and assassins. And they have demonstrated the kind of
courage that is always the foundation of self-government. Some Iraqis were
killed while exercising their rights as citizens. We also mourn the American
and British military personnel who lost their lives today. Their sacrifices
were made in a vital cause of freedom, peace in a troubled region, and a
more secure future for us all. The Iraqi people, themselves, made this
election a resounding success. Brave patriots stepped forward as candidates.
Many citizens volunteered as poll workers. More than 100,000 Iraqi security
force personnel guarded polling places and conducted operations against
terrorist groups. ... Across Iraq today, men and women have taken rightful
control of their country's destiny, and they have chosen a future of freedom
and peace. ... There's more distance to travel on the road to democracy. Yet
Iraqis are proving they're equal to the challenge. On behalf of the American
people, I congratulate the people of Iraq on this great and historic
achievement." -

-President George W. Bush

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