On the recordMay 12, 2004
The right thing for us to do is to come out here and look you folks in the eye and tell you that we think you're terrific. We admire your service.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe right thing for us to do is to come out here and look you folks in the eye and tell you that we think you're terrific. We admire your service.
Donald Rumsfeld expresses admiration for the troops during his visit to Iraq.
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