01/29/2003
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"The United States is deeply grateful to all countries and all African countries that have now joined in a great coalition against terror."
"I am pleased and gratified that these experienced individuals have agreed to serve their country at this critical time in the White House Office of Homeland Security."
"We share the same threats, and we share the same goal: to forge a future of more openness, trade, and freedom."
"I know we can build a world that grows in prosperity and trades in freedom."