Iraq

Secretary Powell (October 13): "We have to stand--we will stand--with the courageous and dedicated Iraqi leaders, with the people of Iraq who want a better future.... [W]e're going to press ahead to national elections in January of 2005, just like we did in Afghanistan this past weekend." [more]

President Bush (October 7): "Chief weapons inspector Charles Duelfer has now issued a comprehensive report that confirms the earlier conclusion of David Kay that Iraq did not have the weapons that our intelligence believed were there. The Duelfer report also raises important new information about Saddam Hussein's defiance of the world and his intent and capability to develop weapons." [more]

Section 2207 report to Congress provides a quarterly update on the use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds. The funding aims to improve security, increase Iraqi employment, and support the democratic transition in Iraq.

Secretary Powell (October 1): "The Iraqi people deserve a chance to select their own leaders. They deserve a chance for freedom and democracy. And we're going to give them that chance." [more]

Fact sheet on Iraqi women describes progress in government and civil society, women's centers, health, and education.

--Visit the U.S. Embassy Web site.
--The Commerce Department has created a task force to help U.S. companies participate in the economic rebuilding of Iraq.
--Information on U.S. Government Iraq reconstruction contracts.