[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 7 (Monday, February 21, 2005)]
[Page 235]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Announcement of Provisional Results of the Iraqi 
Election

February 13, 2005

    Two weeks ago, more than 8 million Iraqis defied terrorists and went 
to the polls. The world saw long lines of Iraqi men and women voting in 
a free and fair election for the first time in their lives. The United 
States and our coalition partners can all take pride in our role in 
making that great day possible.
    Today the provisional results of the election have been announced. 
We still await their review and certification. I congratulate the Iraqi 
people for defying terrorist threats and setting their country on the 
path of democracy and freedom. And I congratulate every candidate who 
stood for election and those who will take office once the results are 
certified.