As I mentioned earlier in the week, I had the opportunity to participate in the founding meeting of Women for FUTURE. This group is building numerous facilities around Iraq, providing support for Iraqi families to build up a foundation of education and oragnization, promoting volunteerism and self-reliance to Iraqi communities. The even was held on Capitol hill and attended by numerous officials including Senator Bennett from Utah.


The first clip I want to show you is of Colleen Parkin, who's son was killed in Iraq in a Helicopter accident. Her words should remind all of us why we are in Iraq and why should fight to win. Colleen is introduced by one of the women delegates from Iraq.



Next, my wife and I performed for the event a song called "For Good" about reconcilation and the recognition that lives change other lives.



Lastly, the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States, Samir Sumaidaie, translates for one of the women delegates from Iraq. Her words are right in line with the appreciation of the Iraqi people.

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