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09/23/2004 Archived Entry: "Transcript: Allawi Thanks America"

Posted by steve @ 02:53 PM EST [Link]

THANKS MATES!: Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi spoke to Congress today and gave what I thought was a bloody good speech.

We Iraqis know that Americans have made and continue to make enormous sacrifices to liberate Iraq, to assure Iraq's freedom. I have come here to thank you and to promise you that your sacrifices are not in vain.

The overwhelming majority of Iraqis are grateful. They are grateful to be rid of Saddam Hussein and the torture and brutality he forced upon us, grateful for the chance to build a better future for our families, our country and our region.

We Iraqis are grateful to you, America, for your leadership and your sacrifice for our liberation and our opportunity to start anew.