Watson Coleman: “As a former mayor, I understand how difficult it is to have cities function--electricity, water, and other challenges…”

“As a former mayor, I understand how difficult it is to have cities function--electricity, water, and other challenges, kind of the basics. I marvel at the challenge that Ambassador Bremer is facing. The good news is that we are making tremendous progress in Iraq. Yesterday was a good day because two of Saddam's diabolical offspring, as the majority leader said, are dead. It is kind of strange to say that the death of any individual is a great thing. But here we are talking about the most brutish, thuggish, reprehensible individuals who terrorized those with whom they came into contact. There were celebrations in the streets of Baghdad yesterday with news of the death of Saddam's sons. So in this time of good news, yet at the same time that American lives are being lost, that the path to liberation of Iraq and ultimately freedom and democracy and greater stability in that region is a difficult one, I think it is important to come to the floor of the Senate to reaffirm the justice and purpose of American and coalition efforts in Iraq.”