04/11/2006
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"Our service men and women performed with extraordinary ability and valor in the Persian Gulf."
"The United States is doing what we can to foster stability and security in the Gulf area, a peace between Israel and the Palestinians."
"We will continue consulting with our coalition partners in this and in other efforts designed to alleviate the plight of the many innocent Iraqis."
"America has lost a great man and distinguished statesman who dedicated his life to public service."