] President Bush today outlined an expansive vision of a
] postwar Iraq, speaking of toppling Iraqi President Saddam
] Hussein as a lesson to other American foes and of turning
] the country into a model of Middle East democracy and
] prosperity.
] ...
] At a time when the administration is facing nuclear challenges
] from North Korea and Iran, Bush spoke of using Hussein's undoing
] as an example to others. "By defeating this threat, we will show
] other dictators that the path of aggression will lead to their
] own ruin," he said.
] The president's remarks stepped up an effort begun in recent days
] to demonstrate to critics the U.S. commitment to rebuilding a
] postwar Iraq. "A free Iraq can be a source of hope for all the
] Middle East," Bush said today. "Instead of threatening its
] neighbors and harboring terrorists, Iraq can be an example of
] progress and prosperity in a region that needs both.

Decius and I were just talking about this last night. What will happen to that region is there is a "free" country to live in.

Bush: Iraq Can Be Lesson to U.S. Foes (washingtonpost.com)