The new democratically-chosen President of Iraq, Jalal Talabani, has sent a letter to Tony Blair and the British people. Its full contents may be found here.
UPDATE: Blogging from Baghdad, Free Iraqi has some additional thoughts.
The new democratically-chosen President of Iraq, Jalal Talabani, has sent a letter to Tony Blair and the British people. Its full contents may be found here.
UPDATE: Blogging from Baghdad, Free Iraqi has some additional thoughts.
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What are you hoping to hear from President Bush tonight?
For many Iraqis, the positive role that Britain has played is a welcome change. From our colonial master, Britain has become our democratic guardian.
For all you self-styled progressives out there, this is what actual progressive thinking sounds like. For the reactionary point of view, tune in to the BBC. Vote Labour!
Talabani is a kurd which makes him only technicaly an Iraqi. He was also around when the Algiers Accord was signed which makes him highly untrustable for the Americans.