And now, because our holy days approach—a time to think of peace—I would like to quote from that poem: 'And in despair I bowed my head.'There is no peace on earth,' I said.'For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.'
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The aircraft carrying the 52 American hostages had cleared Iranian airspace on the first -- first leg of a journey home. And at every one of the 52 hostages was alive, was well and free.
I think that sends a clear signal to Maliki that we won't be there indefinitely and my hope is that they'll be a commitment by the world community including the controversial nations of Syria and Iran.
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