From Leaders In Iraq

From Leaders In Iraq

Friday, April 13, 2007 12:36 PM

Esteemed Leaders Lost
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Today, the Iraqi people lost esteemed members of their community who were working together to create a brighter future for Iraq.

We condemn in the strongest terms today’s barbaric attack against the Members of Parliament.  We also send our sincerest condolences to those families who have suffered the loss of a family member, colleague, or friend as a result of this tragedy.

This reprehensible act, directed against a government body that speaks for all Iraqis, was intended to frustrate Iraq’s efforts to build a secure, stable, and prosperous future.  The Coalition stands firmly with the government of Iraq and its Security Forces in ridding Iraq of terrorism.

We will continue to fight those who undermine Iraq’s sovereignty and security.  There will be hard days ahead, but today’s attack has only strengthened our commitment to the Iraqi people and to the government that represents them.

From General Petraeus
“Today’s attack on the Iraqi Council of Representatives was an attack on democracy by individuals who oppose the concept of government that is representative of and responsible to the people of Iraq.  The Soldiers of the Multi-National Force-Iraq extend condolences to the families of the Iraqis who were martyred in this attack and salute the Council of Representatives for their commitment to convene again tomorrow to demonstrate that democracy in Iraq will not be deterred by the barbaric acts of terrorists.”

David H. Petraeus
General, U.S. Army
Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq