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On the recordApril 30, 2003
The victory in Iraq belongs to the people of Iraq, and the challenge now falls upon the coalition to repair damaged infrastructure, establish democratic institutions, and vest the principles of freedom and justice in the consciousness and lives of the Iraqi people.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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McConnell emphasizes the responsibility of the coalition in Iraq post-victory.

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