10/29/2002
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"I know this war is controversial; yet being your President requires doing what I believe is right and accepting the consequences."
"My conviction comes down to this: We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists; we invite terrorism by ignoring them."
"I am using authority vested in me by Congress, including the Joint Authorization for Use of Military Force."
"I know that you share my commitment to achieve the goal of providing decision makers and the men and women on the front lines in the War on Terror with the best possible information to protect our Nat..."