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On the recordMarch 20, 2003
Mr. President, there is a better day coming. It is a cloudy day right now. We are worried about our families and our troops, but there is a bright day coming. Our American servicemen will give freedom to Iraq, make us more secure. They are a blend of who we are: Rich, poor, black, white, Jew, Gentile, all mixed up into the American military. The strength of our military is they are an optimistic bunch. They are fighting for causes greater than their self-interest. That is why we will win.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the optimism and strength of American servicemen during the Iraq War.

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