Washington, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2006) – The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) congratulates staff member Tanya Gilly on her election to the new Iraqi National Assembly.
“Tanya has long believed that Iraq can be a free, democratic, pluralistic society,” said FDD President Clifford May. “She has worked hard for that goal here at FDD for the past several years. Now she will have the opportunity to help shape Iraq’s future from the inside. We are proud to have worked with her in the past. We look forward to working with her in the future. This is not a farewell. It is a send-off and the beginning of a new chapter.”
“While we are sad to see her leave, we recognize that this is an historic opportunity for Tanya to serve her country and help guide it forward,” added Eleana Gordon, Senior Vice President of FDD. “She has been an asset to FDD, and will be a passionate and effective defender of democracy in Iraq.”