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East . . . . .Most U.S.
adults surveyed online by Harris Interactive(R) between January 11 and 16,
2005. Known for The Harris Poll(R) and for pioneering Internet-based
research methods, Harris Interactive conducts proprietary and public research
to help its clients achieve clear, material and enduring results.

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"Our alliance is determined to meet natural disaster, famine, and disease
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model which will help spread freedom and democracy in the Middle East.

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"America supports Europe's democratic unity for the same reason we support
the spread of democracy in the Middle East - because freedom leads to peace. . . Figures for age, sex, race, education, region and household
income were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual
proportions in the population.
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percent certainty that the results have a sampling error of plus or minus 2
percentage points. (http://www.hieurope.

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know that a free and peaceful Palestine can add to the momentum of reform
throughout the broader Middle East ."
"All nations now have an interest in the success of a free and democratic
Iraq, which will fight terror, be a beacon of freedom, and be a source of true
stability in the region . . And
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developing nations into the world economy ..

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plans with regard to its America at a Crossroads initiative, a $20 million
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While most people are not optimistic about the future of Iraq, very
large majorities believe that trying to promote democracy in Iraq is a
desirable goal even if a democratic Iraqi government turns out to be
unfriendly to the United States.S. Unfortunately, there are several other possible sources of
error in all polls or surveys that are probably more serious than theoretical
calculations of sampling error. They include refusals to be interviewed
(non-response), question wording and question order, and weighting.novatris . EOE M/F/D/V.

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In all these ways, our strong friendship is essential to peace
and prosperity across the globe - and no temporary debate, no passing
disagreement of governments, no power on earth will ever divide us. public believes the situation in Iraq
will improve after the elections, and less than a third (28%) believes that
the elections will lead to a reasonably free and democratic system of
government. . offices and wholly owned
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"Today, America and Europe face a moment of consequence and opportunity. . adults think having a democratic, elected government in Iraq is more
important than having a government friendly to the U.
These are some of the findings of a nationwide Harris Poll of 2,209 U.
should try to work with that government and not try to change it to one
that is more friendly.


TABLE 2
What Will Happen After There is an Elected Government?
"After there is an elected government in place in Iraq, do you think this will
or will not .S.
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Council on Public Polls.

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Together we can once again set history on a hopeful course - away from poverty
and despair, and toward development and the dignity of self-rule . .

Little Optimism But Much Idealism for Iraq After the Elections

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"Do you think the Iraqi government due to be elected soon will be ..
"Which do you believe is more important: an elected, democratic government or
a government that is friendly towards the United States?"

Base: All Adults
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Elected government 71
Friendly government 29


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As past debates fade, and great duties become clear, let
us begin a new era of transatlantic unity. .

* Republicans are much more optimistic than Democrats or Independents. troops 17 64 19

Note: Percentages may not add up exactly to 100% due to rounding..
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. . ., Public attitudes toward the
upcoming elections in Iraq are decidedly mixed, according to a new Harris
Poll. Propensity score weighting was also used to
adjust for respondents' propensity to be online.-based global research company that blends premier strategic consulting
with innovative and efficient methods of investigation, analysis and
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The America at a Crossroads initiative represents a major effort by CPB to
fulfill its mandate to promote programs that inform, enlighten , and enrich the
public dialogue about crucial public affairs issues and enhance the knowledge
and citizenship of all Americans.

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WASHINGTON , "The alliance of Europe and North
America is the main pillar of our security in a new century.

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The main schools of IR theory are liberalism (or idealism) whose adherents believe that international systems can be developed to preseve peace and ensure cooperation and realism whose adherents believe that the world is in a state of 'international anarchy' requiring states to pursue and aggressive, self -intersted foreign policy.

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"Our alliance is determined to encourage commerce among nations , because
open markets create jobs, and lift incomes, and draw whole nations into an
expanding circle of freedom and opportunity .
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"The nations in our great alliance have many advantages and blessings.. ?"

Base: All Adults
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A close ally of the United States 15
Friendly but not a close ally 40
Not friendly but not an enemy 25
Unfriendly and an enemy 7
Not sure 14

Note: Percentages may not add up exactly to 100% due to rounding. Should Do if Elected Iraqi Government is Unfriendly
"If the elected Iraqi government is unfriendly toward the United States,
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"We seek peace between Israel and Palestine for its own sake. "
"Lasting, successful reform in the broader Middle East will not be imposed
from the outside; it must be chosen from within . . .

TABLE 1
After Elections Will Situation in Iraq Get Better or Worse
"After the elections in Iraq take place soon, do you think the situation in
Iraq will be .


TABLE 4
Which is More Important: An Elected, Democratic Iraqi Government
or One That is Friendly to U.Y.m.

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of differences . .S.com ), the 15th
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world and how it has affected the American imagination as well as our
political, economic, cultural and social realities, our security and our
relationship with other nations.

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Other results of this survey include:

* While only 15 percent of all adults believe that the elected Iraqi
government will be a close ally of the United States, a 55 percent
majority believes that it will be either a close ally or friendly to
the U.S.com ), Paris-based
Novatris (http://www.com ), Tokyo-based Harris Interactive Japan,
through newly acquired WirthlinWorldwide (http://www.

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Our robust trade
is one of the engines of the world economy. Our example of economic and
political freedom gives hope to millions who are weary of poverty and
oppression. . troops
to leave Iraq in the next year (18%), or that there will be a reduction in the
number of attacks on U.S..

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Base: All Adults
Will Will Not Not Sure
% % %
Lead to a reasonably free and
democratic system of government in Iraq 28 41 31

Be a model which will help spread freedom
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TABLE 3
Expected Relationship of Elected Iraqi Government with U.

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"Together, we must make clear to the Iraqi people that the world is also
with them - because they have certainly shown their character to the world .
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Fully 66 percent of Republicans believe that the situation in Iraq will
be better after the elections but only 16 percent of Democrats and 28
percent of Independents believe this.
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participate in future online surveys, visit http://www.

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. Our ideals and our interests lead in the same direction: By bringing
progress and hope to nations in need, we can improve many lives, and lift up
failing states, and remove the causes and sanctuaries of terror . troops to leave Iraq in
the next year 18 59 23

Reduce the number of attacks against the
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Base: All Adults
Party ID
Total Republican Democrat Independent
% % % %
Better (Net) 34 66 16 28
A Lot Better 5 12 1 3
Somewhat Better 29 54 15 25

The Same 34 21 37 42

Worse (Net) 25 9 38 25
A Lot Worse 15 4 23 15
A Little Worse 10 5 15 10

Not Sure 7 4 10 5

Note: Percentages may not add up exactly to 100% due to rounding.S. ?"

Base: All Adults
%
Try to work with the new government 90
Try to change the government to one that is
more favorable towards the United States 10

Methodology
The Harris Poll(R) was conducted online within the United States between
January 11 and 16 , 2005 among a nationwide cross section of 2,209 adults (aged
18 and over).

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Now is the time for the established
democracies to give tangible political, economic, and security assistance to
the world 's newest democracy .S. troops there (17%). Specifically:

* A large 71 to 29 percent majority of the public believes that it is
more important to have an elected, democratic Iraqi government than to
have one which is friendly to this country.

* An overwhelming 90 to 10 percent majority believes that even if the
elected Iraqi government is unfriendly to the United States, the U... This
online sample is not a probability sample.com ),
a Reston, Virginia-based research and consultancy firm ranked 25th largest in
the world, and through an independent global network of affiliate market
research companies.

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