Iraq will not die; it may fall ill, but it will rise again. From the ashes of pain, the phoenix of Iraq has been born, to return as the emperor of the Middle East, a leader, not a follower, with a pioneering spirit that eluded its predecessors. Our goal is not to ignite fires, but to extinguish them. We will be a shield protecting the region from the ambitions of intruders and those who exploit the weakness of leaders to plunder the wealth of nations. Iraq will stand firm against their schemes, an impenetrable barrier against their greed. Congratulations to Iraq! Congratulations to President Mustafa, Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces! Congratulations to a people who know no defeat on this great achievement!