[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 164 (Sunday, December 18, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H12172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            PROGRESS IN IRAQ

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Iraqi people for 
their third successful democratic election, the United States Armed 
Services men and women, and the American people who support our 
military and their families.
  Mr. Speaker, democracy dealt terrorism another major blow on Thursday 
with the successful free Iraqi election. This election was a crucial 
victory for Iraq's new democracy and a defeat for terrorists who seek 
to destroy that democracy. The Iraqi people have proven they long for 
freedom and continue to fight the terrorists who wish to take their 
freedom away, and with the continued help of American and coalition 
forces, Congress and the President, Iraq will soon be a prosperous and 
freedom-loving Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, we all know the valiant heroics of our military and the 
sacrifices they have made to ensure our safety. They have fought 
bravely and served honorably. No one can ever dispute the character of 
our Armed Forces.
  I salute the Iraqis for taking the next step toward a free nation and 
our Armed Forces for helping them.

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