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January 31, 2005

Iraqi Sunni Leader Hails Election

Adnan Pachachi, an elder statesman of the Sunni population of Iraq who had called for postponement of the election, had these words to say about the election:

Well, I am encouraged. The results are much better than I had expected. And I think this is an important first step toward establishing a democratic system in Iraq...

I hear that the turnout in Mosul and in Fallujah has been far greater than we had expected, which is a very encouraging thing. But as I said, the final figures will probably not be known for another few hours. But on the whole, the situation is far more encouraging than we had expected.

Posted by Jonathan R. on January 31, 2005 01:05 PM

Comments

But, But, John "friggin" Kerry said not to over hype the results of the election.
Ohhh ,I'm sooo confused. Who should I believe?
Was it a success and an historic day or not?

Posted by: Geo at January 31, 2005 01:38 PM

I can't wait to hear how the donks and the media (same thing?) try to spin this!

Posted by: Scaramonga at January 31, 2005 01:52 PM

With some hard work and perseverance maybe we can morph the political demographics in Iraq into American politics. Can't you just imagine 60% Shiite (GOP), 20% Kurd (Independent) and 20% Sunni (Donk). Then the Donks could threaten to boycot our elections, and if some defy the boycot, well....... Sounds like a plan to me. Chuckle, Chuckle!

Posted by: Retired Spook at January 31, 2005 02:42 PM

This is very good news. Hopefully now we will see a lot more co-operation from the Iraqi's and the Sunnis will abandon the terrorists.

This is definately a good sign for the future of Iraq.

I guesse the donks and terrorists wont get thier civil war after all...

Posted by: Hermit of Peru at January 31, 2005 04:11 PM