06/24/2004
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"We count ourselves blessed to have soldiers like Sergeant Smith, who put their lives on the line to advance the cause of freedom and protect the American people."
"We salute the people of Ukraine who claimed their right to elect freely their leadership."
"We are grateful to the men and women of those nations who have served and sacrificed for Iraqi freedom."
"His actions in that courtyard saved the lives of more than 100 American soldiers."