Forbidden to drive their cars to the polls for fear of car bombs, the Iraqi people walked to make their voice heard.

Some walked many miles in order make their voice heard.

Undaunted by long lines, they waited patiently to make their voice heard.

The terrorists promised rivers of blood and some were hurt. Reports at this time say 9 bombers murderers killed 35 voters. Yet still the Iraqi people lined up to make their voice heard.

Even after a promised attack stained the streets with the blood of patriots, the Iraqi people lined up to make their voice heard.

The Iraqi people lined up to make their voice heard even though it had to be done under the protective eye of the Iraqi Police.

Even though they had to submit to searches of their persons, the Iraqi people lined up to make their voice heard.

No hardship was too great from keeping the Iraqi people from lining up to make their voice heard.

They did not complain about having to show proof that they are who they say they are.

This soldier crawled to the polling station in an act of respect as he went to make his voice heard.

After they acted to make their voice heard, many celebrated in the streets.

With unbelieving joy, they made their voice heard.

With pride and incredible bravery, the Iraqi people made their voice heard.

With joy in their hearts, the Iraqi people made their voice heard.

From one free people to another, welcome.