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Initial comments on the news of the day year:

“I supported this effort in Iraq without regard for the political consequences because it was the right thing to do. I still feel that way now and today is a major step toward stabilizing Iraq and building a new democracy.”—Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo.

“I hope this will see a diminishing in the violence against American soldiers in Iraq.”—Retired Gen. Wesley Clark.

“Praise the Lord. … This is a day of glory for the American military, American intelligence, and it's a day of triumph and joy for anybody in the world who cares about freedom and human rights and peace.”—Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn.

“Capturing Saddam Hussein and ensuring that this brutal dictator will never return to power is an important step toward stabilizing Iraq for the Iraqis. Let's also be clear: Our problems in Iraq have not been caused by one man and this is a moment when the administration can and must launch a major effort to gain international support and win the peace.”—Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.

I'm going to throw a party when Kerry concedes defeat in the Democratic primaries. (Link via Drudge.)