Fourth Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom: Speech by President Bush (2007)

thefilmarchive.org March 19, 2007 On The Fourth Anniversary Of The Beginning Of Operation Iraqi Freedom, The Regime Of A Brutal Dictator Has Been Replaced By A Democratically Elected Government Operating Under One Of The Most Progressive Constitutions In The Arab World. While there is much work to be done, there are encouraging signs of progress. Achieving Our Goals Will Require Patience And Determination Iraqi Security Forces Are Stepping Up To Take Control Of Their Country's Security. Iraqi Security Forces continue to gain strength and are fighting alongside Coalition forces. Their commitment and sacrifice are real: Casualty levels for Iraqi Security Forces are now higher than for Coalition forces. Iraq is now operating 9 National Police brigades and 31 Iraqi Army brigades, meaning almost 329000 Iraqi Security Force members are now risking their lives to secure their country and allow political progress to continue. 9 of Iraq's 10 Army divisions are taking the lead in their areas of operation. 3 of Iraq's 18 provinces have acquired full responsibility for their own security. Iraqi-planned, Iraqi-conducted, and, most important of all, Iraqi-led missions continue throughout Iraq. Iraqis Are Beginning To Meet Benchmarks To Achieve Political Reconciliation. In February 2007, Iraq's Council of Ministers approved a national hydrocarbon law that provides for an equitable distribution of oil revenues throughout the country. It now needs to be approved by the Council of ...
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