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Statement by the President

Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580

 

WASHINGTON, September 24 /Standard Newswire/ -- Today, Iraq's Parliament passed a Provincial Elections Law enabling Iraq to hold provincial elections by January 31, 2009.  Elections in Iraq can now be held under a new system that will give Iraqis more say in choosing their elected representatives. 

Nothing is more central to a functioning democracy than free and fair elections.  Today's action demonstrates the ability of Iraq's leaders to work together for the good of the Iraqi people and represents further progress on political reconciliation.  I congratulate the members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives for coming together to pass this significant legislation.