06/25/2007
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"We are grateful for their determination."
"I will direct additional measures as necessary to exercise our right to self-defense and to protect U.S. citizens and interests."
"All blocked funds held in the United States in accounts in the name of the Government of Iraq are hereby confiscated and vested in the Department of the Treasury."
"We're confident we can achieve our objectives."