My conviction comes down to this: We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists; we invite terrorism by ignoring them.
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Terrorism
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Eight million Iraqis went to the polls, defied the terrorists, defied the violence. And they voted.
The terrorists in Iraq share the same ideology as the terrorists who struck the United States on September the 11th.
Coalition forces will continue to shift from providing security and conducting nationwide operations, to conducting more specialized operations targeting the most dangerous terrorists.
We are pursuing a comprehensive strategy to defeat the terrorists and those trying to prevent democracy from advancing in Iraq.
As we pursue the terrorists, we have a strategy to go forward.
We see the determination to live in freedom in the courage of Iraqi and Afghan citizens who defied the terrorists to cast their ballots.
Promote closer cooperation on combating transnational crimes, including terrorism and trafficking in persons.
The terrorists are as brutal an enemy as we've ever faced, unconstrained by any notion of our common humanity or by the rules of warfare.
Our goal is to defeat the terrorists and their allies at the heart of their power, so we will defeat the enemy in Iraq.
Thank you and the good people of Jordan for standing strong against these merciless killers.
The bombings should remind all of us that there is an enemy in this world that is willing to kill innocent people.
Today's terrorist bombings in Amman were cowardly attacks on innocent Jordanians and their guests.
To the people of Jordan and King Abdullah, we pledge our full support in their efforts to bring the terrorists to justice.
September the 11th was an important moment in the history of this country.
When our borders are not secure, terrorists, drug dealers, and criminals find it easier to sneak into America.
I strongly support your rejection of terror and your commitment to what you have called, one authority, one law, and one gun.
When our borders are not secure, terrorists, drug dealers, and criminals find it easier to sneak into our country.