President Congratulates Iraqis on Election President's Remarks view listen STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE IRAQI ELECTION The Cross Hall 1:00 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Today the people of Iraq have spoken to the world, and the world is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East. In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy. By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins. And they have demonstrated the...