[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 171 (Saturday, November 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2415]
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           INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION COMMENDING IRAQI WOMEN

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, Representative Biggert, 
Representative Hooley, and I introduce legislation to commend Iraqi 
women for their participation in Iraqi government and civil society and 
to advocate for the inclusion of women's rights in the Iraqi 
constitution.
  The women of Iraq should have a stake in the future of their country. 
We must support the efforts of the Iraqi women to require that the 
constitution of Iraq includes equal rights for women. Iraq has the 
opportunity to begin a new chapter by rejecting the ways of Saddam 
Hussein, and embracing democracy, including the right to vote for all 
its citizens. I believe that the United States should support these 
efforts in every possible way.
  I look forward to working with Representative Biggert, Representative 
Hooley and my other colleagues to pass this resolution and to fight for 
the rights of women in Iraq.

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