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December 14, 2005
SOTU Dreams
Anyone who thinks Iraqis are not better off now than they were three years ago is simply nuts. John McCaslin at Townhall.com makes note of some inspiring figures.
The world will be able to see for itself on Jan. 31 whether this week's pivotal parliamentary elections in Iraq are a success.
That's the day President Bush delivers his annual State of the Union on Capitol Hill, and "it is my fondest hope that . . . maybe in this chamber - in a seat in this chamber - might be a legislative leader or two of the newly elected Iraqi Parliament," says Rep. Mike Pence, Indiana Republican.
Although actual numbers fluctuate, an amazing 7,000 candidates from no fewer than 325 political parties or organizations are seeking office in Iraq.
Emphasis mine. I fervently hope the elections are a success--that the Sunnis are enthusiastic participants--and that there are a few (or more) Iraqi legislators present at the State of the Union address. It would be a dream come true to watch Reid, Pelosi, Kennedy, Murtha, et al., having to join in the standing ovation for democratically elected Iraqis who have literally risked their lives to run for office.
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