U.S. Senator Ken Salazar Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs Committees 2300 15^th Street, Suite 450 Denver, CO 80202 | 702 Hart Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
For Immediate Release March 21, 2006		CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Comm. Director 303-455-7600 Andrew Nannis – Press Secretary 202-224-5852
Sen. Salazar Releases Statement After Day in Iraq Washington, D.C. – United States Senator Ken Salazar today released the following statement from Iraq. “After meeting with US, Iraqi and international officials in Iraq today, I have seen progress in efforts toward democratization, security and economic stability, but a significant amount of work and difficult times remain ahead. “Progress has been admirable, but much of the country remains without infrastructure and the Iraqi Army is not yet ready to control its own streets. And, it is obvious our troops are performing admirably in difficult situations. “Strict timelines for success in Iraq are not helpful. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the Iraqis to succeed in creating a peaceful nation for themselves.” ###