11/16/2004
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"This democracy will need defending."
"The Iraqi people signalled to the world that they intend to claim their liberty and build a future of freedom for their country."
"I commend the more than 8 million Iraqis who defied the car bombers and assassins to vote that day."
"We look forward to working with the Government that emerges from this process."