Recognizes that the people of Iraq elected a Transitional National Assembly and leaders of provincial and regional governments in an election that is a milestone in the democratic development of Iraq.
Commends the people of Iraq on the election, and congratulates the new members of the Transitional National Assembly and the leaders of the provincial and regional governments.
Urges the international community to help Iraq end the insurgency.
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to help the people of Iraq build a free and united Iraq.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 26 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 26
Commending the people of Iraq on the election held on January 30, 2005,
of a 275-member Transitional National Assembly and of provincial and
regional governments and encouraging further steps toward establishment
of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 31, 2005
Mr. Lugar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations
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RESOLUTION
Commending the people of Iraq on the election held on January 30, 2005,
of a 275-member Transitional National Assembly and of provincial and
regional governments and encouraging further steps toward establishment
of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq.
Whereas on January 30, 2005, for the first time in over 50 years, the citizens
of Iraq had the opportunity to vote in a free election, to choose their
own leaders, and to begin the process of writing their own constitution;
Whereas the election in Iraq was held despite imperfect conditions, threats to
voters, candidates, and election workers, and acts of violence by those
seeking to prevent the voice of the majority of the people of Iraq from
being heard;
Whereas an estimated 14,300,000 Iraqis were registered to vote at more than
5,000 polling stations across Iraq and in 14 other countries;
Whereas a majority of individuals who were eligible to vote participated in the
election and the final results of the election will be certified on
February 15, 2005;
Whereas, the newly elected 275-member Transitional National Assembly of Iraq
will include at least 25 percent female representation, will serve as
the national legislature of Iraq, and will name a Presidency Council
consisting of a President and 2 Vice Presidents that will appoint a new
Prime Minister of Iraq and approve the selection of cabinet ministers;
Whereas the Transitional National Assembly will draft a national constitution
that will be presented to the people of Iraq for their approval in a
national referendum to be held in October 2005 and that will lead to the
election of a constitutional government in Iraq;
Whereas the election establishes a credible process for governing Iraq under a
mandate from the majority of the people of Iraq and reflects the will of
the people for a new Iraq in which all communities are represented and
terrorism is eliminated;
Whereas the election was a historic step towards development of democracy for
the people of Iraq and an inspiration to all those in the region who are
striving to achieve democracy in their own countries;
Whereas the United States is committed to facilitating the development of a
strong and proud Iraq that is built by the people of Iraq through their
unified efforts and their commitment to protecting the territorial
integrity and national unity of Iraq;
Whereas President George W. Bush stated after the election in Iraq that the
``world is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle
East''; and
Whereas the United States Government stands ready to work with the new
Government of Iraq to build a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous
Iraq: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes that, on January 30, 2005, the people of
Iraq elected a 275-member Transitional National Assembly and
leaders of provincial and regional governments in Iraq in an
election that has been widely described as free and fair;
(2) recognizes this election is a milestone in the
development of democracy in Iraq, commends the people of Iraq
on the election, and congratulates the new members of the
Transitional National Assembly and the leaders of the
provincial and regional governments;
(3) commends the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq
for its administration of the election and commends the United
Nations Mission in Iraq for the provision of expert technical
assistance and training to the Commission;
(4) expresses its respect for the freely expressed will of
the people of Iraq, its admiration for their courage in the
face of intimidation, threats, and acts of violence, and its
intention to work with the new Government of Iraq to help the
people of Iraq realize the opportunity for a more peaceful and
prosperous future;
(5) urges the new leadership of Iraq to move forward with
drafting the constitution, upholding the rule of law, and
holding a referendum on the new constitution in October 2005;
(6) urges all members of the international community to
help Iraq end the violent insurgency which is destabilizing the
region and help Iraq build the necessary political, economic,
and security infrastructure essential to establish a viable,
democratic state and improve the lives of the people of Iraq;
and
(7) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to help
the people of Iraq succeed in building their own government and
fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Iraq for a free,
united, peaceful, and prosperous Iraq.
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Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S676)
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S676)
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