Joe Wilson: “Yesterday was a significant day in the War on Terror with countries all over the world joining in to help the United…”

“Yesterday was a significant day in the War on Terror with countries all over the world joining in to help the United States bring civil order to Iraq. The morning began with Japan announcing $5 billion in aid for Iraq redevelopment. The Washington Post reported Ambassador Howard Baker, Jr., thanked our Japanese allies for being 'generous.' This was followed by the unanimous vote of the Security Council to approve a new resolution backed by America. The New York Times today editorialized 'President Bush won a big victory yesterday at the United Nations.' Later, there was an historic meeting here at the Capitol of Speaker Ognyan Gerdjiko of Bulgaria with the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hastert), the first meeting ever of speakers from Bulgaria and America. Speaker Gerdjiko pledged partnership in the War on Terror, substantiated by providing 500 Bulgarian troops currently in Iraq. With the supplemental vote today, America is proving its determination to win the war on terror by making all efforts to complete our commitment for victory to protect the American people. In conclusion, God bless our troops.”