WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of a
statement by President Bush:
I congratulate Prime Minister Maliki on the formation of Iraq's new
unity government. Iraqis now have a fully constitutional government,
marking the end of a democratic transitional process in Iraq that has been
both difficult and inspiring. This broadly representative unity government
offers a new opportunity for progress in Iraq.
The new government reflects Iraq's diversity and opens a new chapter in
that country's history. Iraq's new leaders know the period ahead will be
filled with great challenge. But they also know that they -- and their
great country -- will not face them alone. The United States and
freedom-loving nations around the world will stand with Iraq as it takes
its place among the world's democracies and as an ally in the war on
terror.
Today, as Iraqis look to their new government, they can be proud that
in three years they have progressed from the oppression of a brutal
dictator who fomented sectarian divides to an elected government in which
all Iraqis have a voice. As Iraq's leaders work together to chart the
future of their nation, bringing freedom and security to the Iraqi people,
they make the world a safer place for all of us. The sacrifices of many of
our country's noblest and bravest have helped make this day possible. We
will not forget their contribution to our security and Iraq's democracy.
SOURCE White House Press Office
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