08/12/2004
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"We strongly support the young democracies in the Middle East; we support the democracy of Lebanon; we support the democracy of Iraq."
"I want to thank you for taking care of them as well."
"America will continue to support Iraq's democratic Government as it makes the tough decisions necessary to bring security and prosperity to the Iraqi people."
"We can allow that region to continue on the course it was headed before September the 11th, or we can stop that from happening by confronting the ideology of hate."