07/12/2004
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"Victory in Iraq will be a crushing defeat to our enemies who have staked so much on the battle there."
"If we leave, they will follow us."
"We owe you more than just thanks; we owe you the support of the Federal Government."
"Our military forces make this Nation strong; they make this Nation safe; and they make this Nation proud."