08/08/2004
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"I thank his wife Mary, who knows that military service involves the whole family, and I wish them all the best as they begin the next chapter in their lives."
"I assured the Prime Minister that this system is not aimed at Russia."
"Your troops have performed brilliantly, and they'll be coming home based upon success."
"Afghanistan did exactly the same thing that happened in Poland: The people realized the blessings of liberty."