Obama: Iraq vote an important milestone
President Barack Obama praised the Iraqi people for passing "an important milestone" Sunday, when millions turned out for national elections despite insurgent attacks that killed more than 30 people.
No doubt relieved that violence was not worse, Obama said Iraqi security forces showed maturing capabilities as they protected the nation through a day that was ripe for attacks by Sunni Muslim insurgents and al-Qaeda in Iraq. "Today's voting makes it clear that the future of Iraq belongs to the people of Iraq," the president said. (AP)
