02/04/2002
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"I have pledged to our troops that they will have all the resources they need to accomplish this vital mission."
"I have signed an Executive order implementing sanctions on Syria pursuant to the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003."
"the President believes it's important to keep Congress informed about these investigations"
"The Syrian Government must understand that its conduct alone will determine the duration of the sanctions."