[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
[August 15, 2005]
[Pages 1334-1335]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on Iraqi Progress Toward a Draft Constitution
August 15, 2005

    Iraqi leaders have announced that they have made substantial 
progress toward a draft constitution. They have indicated that their 
deliberations will continue beyond today to refine the text and build an 
enduring consensus. I applaud the heroic efforts of Iraqi negotiators 
and appreciate their work to resolve remaining issues through

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continued negotiation and dialog. Their efforts are a tribute to 
democracy and an example that difficult problems can be solved 
peacefully through debate, negotiation, and compromise. We wish the 
Iraqi leaders and the Iraqi people well as the negotiators complete the 
constitutional drafting process.