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Subject/Description: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS - IRAQI
PEOPLE VOTE ON A DEMOCRATIC CONSTITUTION
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
10/14/05
Radio Address
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Draft #5
Good morning.
This weekend is a momentous time in the history of
the Middle East. After choosing their leaders in free
elections in January, the Iraqi people have gone to the
polls to vote on a democratic constitution.
This constitution is the result of months of debate and
compromise by representatives of Iraq's diverse ethnic
and religious communities. These leaders came together
to produce a document that protects fundamental
freedoms and lays the foundation for a lasting democracy.
Earlier this week, the Iraqi people embraced changes to
the text that have led to its endorsement by some
Sunni leaders, as well as Kurdish and Shia leaders.
Now the people of Iraq will have the final say.
1
By casting their ballots, the Iraqi people deal a severe
blow to the terrorists, and send a clear message to the
world: Iraqis will decide the future of their country through
peaceful elections, not violent insurgency. And by their
courageous example, they are charting a new course for
the entire Middle East.
This weekend's election is a critical step forward in
Iraq's march toward democracy - and with each step the
Iraqi people take, al-Qaeda's vision for the region
becomes more remote. As Iraqis prepared for this
election, the world learned of a letter written by a leading
terrorist explaining why Iraq is the central front in their war
on civilization. Al-Qaeda's number two leader, a man
named Zawahiri, wrote to his chief deputy in Iraq - the
terrorist Zarqawi. We intercepted this letter, and we have
released it to the public. In it, Zawahiri lays out why
al-Qaeda views Iraq as "the place for the greatest battle"
of our day.
2
He says that establishing al-Qaeda's dominion over
Iraq is the first step towards their larger goal of imposing
Islamic radicalism across the broader Middle East.
Zawahiri writes, quote: "[T]he jihad in Iraq requires several
incremental goals. The first stage: Expel the Americans
from Iraq. The second stage: Establish an Islamic
authority over as much territory as you can to spread its
power in Iraq The third stage: Extend the jihad wave to
the secular countries neighboring Iraq." End quote.
3
This letter shows that al-Qaeda intends to make Iraq
a terrorist haven and a staging ground for attacks against
other nations, including the United States. The letter
makes equally clear that the terrorists have a problem -
their campaign of murder and mayhem is turning the
people against them. The letter warns Zarqawi that,
quote: "many of your Muslim admirers amongst the
common folk are wondering about your attacks on the
Shia." End quote. Even al-Qaeda recognizes that with
every random bombing and every funeral of a child, the
Muslim world sees the terrorists for what they really are:
murderers at war with the Iraqi people.
4
These terrorists are driven by an ideology that
exploits Islam to serve a violent political vision:
the establishment of a totalitarian empire that denies
political and religious freedom. This is why the terrorists
have fought to prevent and disrupt this weekend's
elections. They understand that the act of voting is a
rejection of them - and their distorted vision of Islam.
Simply by coming out to vote, the Iraqi people have shown
that they want to live in freedom, and that they will not
accept a return to tyranny and terror.
The terrorists know their only chance for success is to
break our will and force us to retreat. The al-Qaeda letter
points to Vietnam as a model. Zawahiri says, quote:
"The aftermath of the collapse of American power in
Vietnam - and how they ran and left their agents -
is noteworthy." End quote. Al-Qaeda believes that
America can be made to run again. They are gravely
mistaken.
5
America will not run in defeat, and we will not forget
our responsibilities. In Iraq we have brought down a
murderous regime. We have stood by the Iraqi people
through two elections, and we will stand by them until they
have established a free nation that can govern itself,
sustain itself, and defend itself. When we do, Iraq will be
an ally in the war on terror - and a partner for peace and
moderation in the Muslim world. And because America
stood firm in this important fight, our children and
grandchildren will be safer and more secure.
Thank you for listening.
6
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
INCOIDENT
Radio Address
10/14/05
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Draft #4
Good morning.
This weekend is a momentous time in the history of
the Middle East. After choosing their leaders in free
elections in January, the Iraqi people have gone to the
polls to vote on a democratic constitution. This
constitution is the result of months of debate and
compromise by representatives of Iraq's diverse ethnic
and religious communities. These leaders came together
to produce a document that protects fundamental
freedoms and lays the foundation for a lasting democracy.
Earlier this week, the Iraqi people embraced changes to
the text that have led to its endorsement by some Sunni
leaders, as well as Kurdish and Shia leaders. Now the
people of Iraq will have the final say.
1
By casting their ballots, the Iraqi people deal a severe
blow to the terrorists, and send a clear message to the
world: Iraqis will decide the future of their country through
peaceful elections, not violent insurgency. And by their
courageous example, they are charting a new course for
the entire Middle East.
This weekend's election is a critical step forward in
Iraq's march toward democracy - and with each step the
Iraqi people take, al-Qaeda's vision for the region
becomes more remote. As Iraqis prepared for this
election, the world learned of a letter written by a leading
terrorist explaining why Iraq is the central front in their war
on civilization. Al-Qaeda's number two leader, a man
named Zawahiri, wrote to his chief deputy in Iraq - the
terrorist Zarqawi. We intercepted this letter, and we have
released it to the public. In it, Zawahiri lays out why
al-Qaeda views Iraq as "the place for the greatest battle"
of our day.
2
He says that establishing al-Qaeda's dominion over
Iraq is the first step towards their larger goal of imposing
Islamic radicalism across the broader Middle East.
Zawahiri writes, quote: "[T]he jihad in Iraq requires several
incremental goals. The first stage: Expel the Americans
from Iraq. The second stage: Establish an Islamic
authority over as much territory as you can to spread its
power in Iraq The third stage: Extend the jihad wave to
the secular countries neighboring Iraq." End quote.
3
This letter shows that al-Qaeda intends to make Iraq
a terrorist haven and a staging ground for attacks against
other nations, including the United States. The letter
makes equally clear that the terrorists have a problem -
their campaign of murder and mayhem is turning the
people against them. The letter warns Zarqawi that,
quote: "many of your Muslim admirers amongst the
common folk are wondering about your attacks on the
Shia." End quote. Even al-Qaeda recognizes that with
every random bombing and every funeral of a child, the
Muslim world sees the terrorists for what they really are:
murderers at war with the Iraqi people.
4
These terrorists are driven by an ideology that
exploits Islam to serve a violent political vision: the
establishment of a totalitarian empire that denies political
and religious freedom. This is why the terrorists have
fought to prevent and disrupt today's elections. They
understand that the act of voting is a rejection of them -
and their distorted vision of Islam. Simply by coming out
to vote, the Iraqi people have shown that they want to live
in freedom, and that they will not accept a return to
tyranny and terror.
The terrorists know their only chance for success is to
break our will and force us to retreat. The al-Qaeda letter
points to Vietnam as a model. Zawahiri says, quote: "The
aftermath of the collapse of American power in Vietnam -
and how they ran and left their agents - is noteworthy."
End quote. Al-Qaeda believes that America can be made
to run again. They are gravely mistaken.
5
America will not run in defeat, and we will not forget
our responsibilities. In Iraq we have brought down a
murderous regime. We have stood by the Iraqi people
through two elections, and we will stand by them until they
have established a free nation that can govern itself,
sustain itself, and defend itself. When we do, Iraq will be
an ally in the war on terror - and a partner for peace and
moderation in the Muslim world. And because America
stood firm in this important fight, our children and
grandchildren will be safer and more secure.
Thank you for listening.
6
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
10/14/05
Radio Address
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Draft #4
Good morning.
This weekend is a momentous time in the history of the Middle East.
After choosing their leaders in free elections in January, the Iraqi people
have gone to the polls to vote on a democratic constitution. This
constitution is the result of months of debate and compromise by
representatives of Iraq's diverse ethnic and religious communities. These
leaders came together to produce a document that protects fundamental
freedoms and lays the foundation for a lasting democracy. Earlier this
week, the Iraqi people embraced changes to the text that have led to its
endorsement by some Sunni leaders, as well as Kurdish and Shia leaders.
Now the people of Iraq will have the final say.
By casting their ballots, the Iraqi people deal a severe blow to the
terrorists, and send a clear message to the world: Iraqis will decide the
future of their country through peaceful elections, not violent insurgency.
And by their courageous example, they are charting a new course for the
entire Middle East.
This weekend's election is a critical step forward in Iraq's march
toward democracy - and with each step the Iraqi people take, al-Qaeda's
vision for the region becomes more remote. As Iraqis prepared for this
election, the world learned of a letter written by a leading terrorist
explaining why Iraq is the central front in their war on civilization. Al-
Qaeda's number two leader, a man named Zawahiri, wrote to his chief
deputy in Iraq - the terrorist Zarqawi. We intercepted this letter, and we
have released it to the public. In it, Zawahiri lays out why al-Qaeda views
Iraq as "the place for the greatest battle" of our day.
He says that establishing al-Qaeda's dominion over Iraq is the first
step towards their larger goal of imposing Islamic radicalism across the
broader Middle East. Zawahiri writes, quote: "[T]he jihad in Iraq requires
several incremental goals. The first stage: Expel the Americans from Iraq.
The second stage: Establish an Islamic authority over as much territory as
you can to spread its power in Iraq The third stage: Extend the jihad
wave to the secular countries neighboring Iraq." End quote.
1
This letter shows that al-Qaeda intends to make Iraq a terrorist haven
and a staging ground for attacks against other nations, including the United
States. The letter makes equally clear that the terrorists have a problem -
their campaign of murder and mayhem is turning the people against them.
The letter warns Zarqawi that, quote: "many of your Muslim admirers
amongst the common folk are wondering about your attacks on the Shia."
End quote. Even al-Qaeda recognizes that with every random bombing
and every funeral of a child, the Muslim world sees the terrorists for what
they really are: murderers at war with the Iraqi people.
These terrorists are driven by an ideology that exploits Islam to serve
a violent political vision: the establishment of a totalitarian empire that
denies political and religious freedom. This is why the terrorists have
fought to prevent and disrupt today's elections. They understand that the
act of voting is a rejection of them - and their distorted vision of Islam.
Simply by coming out to vote, the Iraqi people have shown that they want
to live in freedom, and that they will not accept a return to tyranny and
terror.
The terrorists know their only chance for success is to break our will
and force us to retreat. The al-Qaeda letter points to Vietnam as a model.
Zawahiri says, quote: "The aftermath of the collapse of American power in
Vietnam - and how they ran and left their agents - is noteworthy." End
quote. Al-Qaeda believes that America can be made to run again. They
are gravely mistaken.
America will not run in defeat, and we will not forget our
responsibilities. In Iraq we have brought down a murderous regime. We
have stood by the Iraqi people through two elections, and we will stand by
them until they have established a free nation that can govern itself, sustain
itself, and defend itself. When we do, Iraq will be an ally in the war on
terror - and a partner for peace and moderation in the Muslim world. And
because America stood firm in this important fight, our children and
grandchildren will be safer and more secure.
Thank you for listening.
Drafted by:
Lee Bockhorn, Bill McGurn, and Collin Levey, Office of Speechwriting
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