A stained finger - a symbol of freedom and democracy

To all freedom-loving people of the world:

Mark January 30, 2005 on your calendar as a historic day and let's celebrate with the Iraqi people.

The images I see on TV are very moving - jubilant Iraqis flocking in and out of polling places showing their stained fingers as if to say, "I took part in carving the destiny of my country today in a democratic way."

Kudos to the Iraqi people. All peace-loving citizens of the world salute you.