Proud to have President Bush Leading the Way

Iraq citizens went to the polls yesterday in overwhelming numbers to vote for the first time in their country's history in a democratic election of their peers. Purple stained fingers were raised high in the air world-wide to mark this extraordinary election day in Iraq. Last January, the Iraq citizens turned out to vote on their Constitution with over 63% margin, and with this vote yesterday the percentage was a whooping 73%, with over 11 million turning out at the polls. Pause for just a moment to comprehend the magnitude of this election of officials in Iraq, combined with the passage of their Constitution last January. To put this it into perspective, the United States of America was formed by the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and it took until 1791 for ratification of our Bill of Rights. Even though this foundation of government in Iraq is over 200 years after our Nation's founding, it is remarkable due to the odds our military has faced while fighting the war on terrorism in Iraq. Our Nation should be very proud to have President George W. Bush leading the world in this movement of freedom and democracy, backed by our admirable branches of the military. Our heartfelt thanks go out to every member of our Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army and Coast Guard serving to protect us in this war on terror. "God Bless them and their families during this holiday season".