Lieberman Statement on Iraqi Elections

Lieberman Statement on Iraqi Elections
Senator applauds "new dawn for democracy in Iraq"

WASHINGTON - Senator Joe Lieberman today released the following statement on the elections in Iraq.

"Today's elections mark a new dawn for democracy in Iraq. The terrorist killers made a last ditch, violent effort to derail the democratic process in Iraq because they know that it spells the beginning of the end for them. But they failed, and the millions of Iraqis who bravely cast their votes today can claim a crucial victory for themselves and for their dreams of a new Iraq.

"This victory is not complete. The new Iraqi government must move with urgency and determination to bring the millions who would not or could not vote into the political process so that the important elections to come are truly representative of all the Iraqi people.

"Today's victory could not have been possible without the courage, conviction and compassion of American and other coalition troops, who are playing a vital role in protecting Iraq's new democracy. The sacrifice so many have made is vindicated by today's vote.

"We have reached an important milestone and achieved a new momentum in reaching a goal all Americans should embrace - building a secure, peaceful, democratic Iraq that is no longer a threat to the United States or the international community."

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