"I believe it's necessary for the Iraqi people to vote on January the 30th because it provides an

"I believe it's necessary for the Iraqi people to vote on January the 30th because it provides an opportunity for people to participate in democracy."
President Bush
Reiterating his administration's commitment to making sure that elections are held in Iraq in January.
"Honestly speaking, I cannot imagine how it is possible to organize elections under the conditions of occupation by foreign forces."
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Echoing the opinions of a growing number of
Iraqis who question the advisability of holding elections in Iraq in the midst of attacks byinsurgents.