01.31.2005 16:33

Gratitude and appreciation for a job well done


We owe a debt of gratitude to the troops in Iraq, American, British, Australian, Polish and all the rest, for their contribution to yesterday's election. I know some fellows who've been over there, and the next time I see them, I'll let them know how I appreciate what they've done. The Iraqis' releasing their pent up desire for controlling their own lives was only possible because of the hard work of our Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy. Their mission was to fortify, not undermine, the beginnings of a civil society, and it deserves to be said 'Mission accomplished.'