    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [October 16, 2003]
    [Page 1333]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iraq
    October 16, 2003

        I welcome today's unanimous passage of United Nations Security
    Council Resolution 1511. The world has an opportunity--and a
    responsibility--to help the Iraqi people build a nation that is stable,
    secure, and free. This resolution will help marshal even more
    international support for the development of a new, democratic Iraq. I
    look forward to continuing to work with the United Nations to aid the
    transition in Iraq to self-government and help the Iraqi people rebuild
    their nation.