01/21/2001
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"Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, made our Nation safer, put terrorists on the run, and opened the door to liberty for more than 50 million people."
"But one of the things I have treasured the most is to be the Commander in Chief of men and women of courage and character and decency."
"I stand in awe of somebody who would volunteer to serve America in a time of danger."
"I will miss a lot of things."