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![President George W. Bush welcomes Massoud Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan regional government of Iraq, to the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005. [White House Photo]](/all/20051213085709im_/http://www.state.gov/cms_images/progress_in_iraq_1401.gif) Progress in Iraq
Today, President Bush addressed the World Affairs Council on the strategy for victory in Iraq. The President highlighted Iraq's incredible political transformation toward a strong constitutional democracy in the heart of the Middle East. full text
Peace in the Middle East
Secretary Rice (Dec. 11): "We are confident that democracy will succeed in the Middle East not simply because we have faith in our principles but because the basic human longing for liberty and democratic rights has transformed our world." full text
 Did You Know?
Did you know that the Chief of Protocol is the President's personal representative at diplomatic functions and serves as the U.S. Government's principal liaison with the foreign Ambassadors and embassies in Washington? Read more about the duties and activities of the Chief of Protocol as described by Donald Ensenat, the current Chief of Protocol, on "Ask the White House."
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  The United States responded immediately and generously to Pakistan’s call for assistance following the tragic and devastating earthquake of October 8. The U.S. response has been consistent with its humanitarian values and deep commitment to Pakistan.
At the request of the Iraqi Embassy, the U.S. Government has agreed to allow the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI) to hold parliamentary elections for Iraqi nationals residing in the U.S. from December 13 to 15, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
| | Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice traveled to Germany, Romania, Ukraine and Belgium December 5-9, 2005. more from the trip
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