Operation Iraqi Freedom: Three Years Later
The White House: President George W. Bush
These past three years have tested our resolve. We’ve seen hard days and setbacks. After the fall of Saddam Hussein, the terrorists made Iraq the central front in the war on terror, in an attempt to turn that country into a safe haven where they can plan more attacks against America. … More fighting and sacrifice will be required to achieve this victory, and for some, the temptation to retreat and abandon our commitments is strong. Yet there is no peace, there’s no honor, and there’s no security in retreat. So America will not abandon Iraq to the terrorists who want to attack us again. We will finish the mission. By defeating the terrorists in Iraq, we will bring greater security to our own country. And when victory is achieved, our troops will return home with the honor they have earned.
As we look back on the third year anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, we have much to be proud of. Saddam Hussein has been captured and is currently on trial in Iraqi court, the Hussein sons have been killed, many terrorists from Al Queda and other terrorists groups have been routed, and freedom has been given to 25 million people.
In the spirit of freedom, we must remember the sacrifices millions of Americans have made in keeping America free. Freedom will always have enemies and if we are to be appeasing to those enemies, America will always be at risk. We must defeat those who hate us on their lands, before they kill us in our cities. May God be with our troops and our country.
