06/14/2007
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"My conviction comes down to this: We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists; we invite terrorism by ignoring them."
"I know this war is controversial; yet being your President requires doing what I believe is right and accepting the consequences."
"I am using authority vested in me by Congress, including the Joint Authorization for Use of Military Force."
"Americans will always be risk-takers for the sake of exploration."