Courage Quote by Paul Bremer

One thing is clear: The Iraqi people are showing incredible courage. The United States of America must understand that it's in our interests that…

— George W. Bush

Just two weeks ago, millions of Iraqis defied the threats of terrorists and went to the polls to determine their own future. I congratulate…

— Bill Frist

I constantly signal to the Iraqi leaders that our patience, or the patience of the American people, is running out

— Zalmay Khalilzad

If you look beyond the short term violence and instability, you do see significant activities on the part of the Iraqi people that indicate…

— Bob Kerrey

We need to give the Iraqis a chance to build their own future. It should be in their hands. It must be in their…

— Barbara Boxer

The election in Iraq clearly demonstrates that Iraqi people are like people everywhere. They desire to create a future in an environment that is…

— John Ensign

Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.

— Anonymous

In just three years, Iraq has achieved immense progress. It has had three successful elections in which 80% of their citizens voted, even while…

— John Linder

I think the American people have been surprised by the enthusiasm with which the Iraqis have taken to elections and politics.

— Duncan Hunter

I think America should amass a strategy for success, and set out the milestones. We need to help the Iraqis get their democracy up…

— Barbara Boxer

I'm absolutely confident that the actions we took in Iraq are influencing reformers and freedom lovers in the greater Middle East. And I believe…

— George W. Bush

You know, obviously I wish the violence would go down, but not as much as the Iraqi citizens would wish the violence would go…

— George W. Bush