05/01/2003
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"I reaffirmed America's commitment to helping the Iraqi people achieve freedom and democracy in a unified country."
"Each person must be free and treated with respect."
"We seek true peace, not just a pause between more wars and intifadas but a permanent reconciliation among the peoples of the Middle East."
"I will expend the energy and effort necessary to move the process forward."