The war that toppled Saddam remains contentious among Iraqis, Americans. Yet for many Iraqis who suffered under his brutal dictatorship, it meant salvation from the long nightmare of tyranny—a fundamental fact that no critic of the war should forget.
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I’m honored to meet Pope Francis today & delighted to see His Holiness in good health. @Pontifex stressed the importance of preserving peace & fraternity among Iraq’s communities. I reiterated my commitment to continue promoting peace & coexistence in Kurdistan , Iraq & beyond.