03/25/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The need for this agreement is too urgent – the stakes for our national security are too high – to allow this year to end without a vote."
"I'm disappointed with the progress made to date there and would urge the military leadership there to open up and respond to the will of the people."
"I come away with a better understanding of a lot of issues, particularly in your part of the world."
"I appreciate your firm stance against extremists and radicals who use the tactics of murder and intimidation to advance their ideologies."