05/14/2001
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"I want to thank Kofi Annan, who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for his strong leadership and his good heart and his decency."
"It is essential for Afghanistan's people to see the fruits of their government's work."
"We intend to use this project to foster opportunity for economic growth and prosperity in Afghanistan."
"Had Saddam Hussein been appeased instead of stopped, he would have endangered the peace and stability of the world."