For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 24, 2003
President Commends Support at Iraq Donor's Conference
Statement by the President
Iraq Donors' Conference
Today's success at the Iraq Donors' Conference marked significant
progress for freedom in Iraq. I commend the 73 nations and 20
international organizations that are meeting the challenge of helping
the Iraqi people recover from decades of oppression and build a better
future. The contributions will help bring necessary funds, goods, and
services to the Iraqi people. I especially thank President Aznar and
the government of Spain for having hosted the conference and for having
contributed so much to supporting the people of Iraq.
The world has a clear interest in a democratic Iraq because free
nations do not breed the ideologies of terror. A free Iraq will serve
as an example and an inspiration to advocates of reform and progress
throughout the Middle East. And a free Iraq will be a source of
stability and hope for that region. America appreciates the efforts of
all nations that are committed to this great endeavor.
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