New Iraqi National Unity Government Approved

"This is a historic day for Iraq and all its people... It is the first time that a full-term, democratically elected government has been formed in Iraq since the fall of the ousted regime. This government represents all Iraqis," deputy parliament speaker Khalid al-Attiyah said at a nationally televised news conference today.
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Parliament approves Iraq's new government
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... The new prime minister told parliament members that his top priority would be restoring stability and security...
Iraqi Lawmakers Approve National Unity Government

Note: What chaps my butt on this great day is... the News Media seems to still want to focus on the bad over the good. This is the case in every MSM report I’ve seen today out of Iraq. The MSM plays to the enemies fiddle... over and over and over and over... People died today... by the hands of our enemy... so the MSM would have some terrible news to report on during such a wonderful day for the Iraqi People.
And the MSM played to the BLOOD-- not the DOVE!!!!!!!!!
AubreyJ.........

With that said... here’s a great read and some more photos and videos of this historical day in Iraq.
... As people filled into the conference room a feeling of pride and happiness could be felt throughout the crowd. Today was an historical day for the people of Iraq...
Great read HERE

>>> PM Tony Blair’s take at BBCNEWS...
The approval of a new Iraqi government of national unity marks a "huge step forward", Tony Blair has said.
Blair welcomes new Iraqi cabinet

>>> President Bush’s take...
President Congratulates Iraqis on Formation of New Unity Government
I congratulate Prime Minister Maliki on the formation of Iraq's new unity government. Iraqis now have a fully constitutional government, marking the end of a democratic transitional process in Iraq that has been both difficult and inspiring. This broadly representative unity government offers a new opportunity for progress in Iraq.

The new government reflects Iraq's diversity and opens a new chapter in that country's history. Iraq's new leaders know the period ahead will be filled with great challenge. But they also know that they -- and their great country -- will not face them alone. The United States and freedom-loving nations around the world will stand with Iraq as it takes its place among the world's democracies and as an ally in the war on terror.

Today, as Iraqis look to their new government, they can be proud that in three years they have progressed from the oppression of a brutal dictator who fomented sectarian divides to an elected government in which all Iraqis have a voice. As Iraq's leaders work together to chart the future of their nation, bringing freedom and security to the Iraqi people, they make the world a safer place for all of us. The sacrifices of many of our country's noblest and bravest have helped make this day possible. We will not forget their contribution to our security and Iraq's democracy.
George W. Bush
May 20, 2006
(Taken from a press release by the White House)
(Photo courtesy of MNF-I and taken by Sgt. Jeremy Pitcher 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment )