Iraqi Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi Speaks To A Joint Session Of Congress

In his speech before the joint session of Congress Thursday, Ayad Allawi, Iraq’s Interim Prime Minister offered thanks to America for its support and sacrifice and declared that his country is moving successfully past the war that ousted Saddam Hussein. He also vowed that elections will take place next year as scheduled. Larry Mantle gets reaction to the speech from Congressman Xavier Becerra, David Menefee-Libey, professor of politics at Pomona College, Alfred Balitzer, professor of government at Claremont Graduate University.

In his speech before the joint session of Congress Thursday, Ayad Allawi, Iraq’s Interim Prime Minister offered thanks to America for its support and sacrifice and declared that his country is moving successfully past the war that ousted Saddam Hussein. He also vowed that elections will take place next year as scheduled. Larry Mantle gets reaction to the speech from Congressman Xavier Becerra, David Menefee-Libey, professor of politics at Pomona College, Alfred Balitzer, professor of government at Claremont Graduate University.