11/15/1990
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"We will complete our mission in Iraq and leave behind a democracy that can govern itself, sustain itself and defend itself."
"One day, people will look back at this moment in history and say, 'Thank God there were courageous people willing to serve.' Because they laid the foundations for peace for generations to come."
"They want to run us out of Iraq. The violence we have seen is a power grab these extreme and ruthless elements."
"The situation in Iraq is unacceptable to the American people. It is clear that we need to change our strategy in Iraq."