Harry Reid says it's time to "take the training wheels off the Iraqi government."
They haven't had the election yet. The election is in December.
"Today, America and Europe are standing together with the ___ people. The United States and France worked closely to pass U.N. Security Council Resolution 1559. This resolution demands that ____'s sovereignty be respected, that all foreign forces be withdrawn, and that free and fair elections be conducted without foreign influence. The world is now speaking with one voice to ensure that democracy and freedom are given a chance to flourish in ___.
French President Chirac, British Prime Minister Blair, and German Chancellor Schroder have all called on ____to withdraw from ___. A ___withdrawal of all its military and intelligence personnel would help ensure that the ___elections occur as scheduled in the spring, and that they will be free and fair."
Sounds like he thinks occupying forces need to be withdrawn before free and fair elections can take place, doesn't it? I've removed the names of the countries involved. Can you guess the author of this quote?
I'll provide the link to give you a hint...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/03/20050305.html