Certainly Quote by Paul Bremer
“It is certainly not unrealistic to think we could have elections by mid-year 2004 and when a sovereign government is installed - my job here will be done.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, US diplomatic mission, Iraq, 2004
He believes elections could be held by mid‑2004, after which his role would end when a sovereign government takes over.
In simple terms: Elections could happen soon; his job ends then.
Focus on building governance structures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- post‑conflict reconstruction
- election planning
- international oversight
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How realistic is a mid‑year election in a volatile setting?
- What challenges follow after a sovereign government is installed?
Assumes stability and acceptance of new government, which may be contested.