Remarks at the President's Dinner
06/26/2001
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These Al Qaida terrorists are men without conscience, but they're not madmen.
Any premature withdrawal of U.S forces would have disastrous consequences for America's security.
The security of our nation depends on the advance of liberty in other nations.
It means a lot, Your Highness, to know that we can count on your friendship.