In just three years, Iraq has achieved immense progress. It has had three successful elections in which 80% of their citizens voted, even while being threatened with death.
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In the span of three years, the Iraqi people participated in three elections, drafted a constitution, and elected a new government. While more work remains, this is remarkable progress.
Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.
I think the Iraqi people have shown extraordinary patience and courage in the last few months. They have really put a political system on the way to success, to a real democracy here.
Just two weeks ago, millions of Iraqis defied the threats of terrorists and went to the polls to determine their own future. I congratulate the Iraqi people for the courage they've shown in making these elections so successful.
The Iraqi people are living better lives now than three year ago, no longer living in fear.
The election in Iraq clearly demonstrates that Iraqi people are like people everywhere. They desire to create a future in an environment that is safe and allows them to reach their full potential as human beings, whatever that potential may be.
It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves.
Let's win the peace and democracy the good people of Iraq so richly deserve after decades of tyranny.
Last month, the Iraqi people went to the polls, voting in their first free election in more than 50 years.
Iraq can emerge as a beacon of hope and democracy in the Middle East, and the world, with our help.
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