09/24/2003
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The road ahead will not be easy, and progress will sometimes be slow."
"In the last 5 months, we have witnessed successful elections in Afghanistan, the Palestinian Territory, and Iraq."
"Freedom is the birthright and deep desire of every human soul."
"The world is now speaking with one voice to ensure that democracy and freedom are given a chance to flourish in Lebanon."