10/04/1992
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"Iraq has gone from a brutal dictatorship and a sworn enemy of America to an Arab democracy at the heart of the Middle East and a friend of the United States."
"I am charged with defending this republic. I am going to use whatever power I can."
"I made decisions. They may have been wrong. I hope that you'll understand that I made them with the best intentions."
"This nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth. We must always be willing to act in their defense and to advance the cause of peace."