Bob Dole: “we are today at war--in Iraq, Afghanistan, and so many other places in the world, with an enemy who knows no borders.…”

“we are today at war--in Iraq, Afghanistan, and so many other places in the world, with an enemy who knows no borders. The recent bombings in Amman, Jordan during a wedding celebration are a strong reminder that terrorists know no limits to their ambitions and the means by which they would achieve those ambitions, however violent and horrific. Our dedicated American service men and women have answered a noble calling to defeat terrorism, taking the fight to the terrorists abroad, so that we do not have to fight them here at home. The central battleground in the war on terror is Iraq. It has been just 3 years since Iraq was liberated from the brutal regime of an evil dictator, and in that time, we have made tremendous progress. A constitutional democracy is taking hold, and the Middle East is moving towards greater stability. It is integral to the continued progress in this region and to the overall war on terror that we not allow the cowardly acts of insurgents to derail our efforts. America must stand firm with the Iraqis and see that this danger is defeated and freedom prevails. Last January, the world watched as Iraqis voted for a new government. Rejecting intimidation and embracing the foundations of freedom, 8.5 million Iraqis went to the polls to vote in a free national election. Just last month, Iraqis returned to the polls once again for a referendum on a new constitution.…”