[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 22542]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO THE UNITED NATIONS

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today President Bush will be addressing the 
United Nations, and he is asking those who champion freedom to pull 
together and support the reconstruction of Iraq. He will make a 
powerful case because freedom is a powerful force. Freedom is a beacon 
to people all over this land-- indeed, all over the world. It leads 
countries to greatness and men and women to their highest aspirations. 
We look forward to hearing his comments later this morning.
  It is clear this body will stand by the Iraqis, will help them build 
a free, prosperous, and democratic Iraq. Their future, indeed, our 
security and the security of civilized people everywhere depends on it.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I also certainly wish the President the best 
of luck at the United Nations today. I think it is extremely important 
we have more support from the international community. I am very happy 
to see the President going there seeking that help.

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