Today, pictures of smiling Iraqis holding up purple fingers are being broadcast all over the world. I’m glad.
They came, they voted, and now they will get a new government of their own choosing. Certainly, the process is far from perfect. It’s also a far cry from the 100% Saddam Hussein received when he held “elections.” Iraq is being reborn. The direction is being decided by everyone instead of one man. Which election do you think Iraqis felt better about?
I am glad I was here to see this happen.