03/18/2001
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"We will support the Iraqi people's aspirations for a representative government that upholds human rights and the rule of law as cornerstones of democracy."
"Iraq's talented people, rich culture, and tremendous potential have been hijacked by Saddam Hussein."
"The Iraqi people deserve to be lifted from insecurity and tyranny, and freed to determine for themselves the future of their country."
"If force is required to disarm him, the American people can know that our Armed Forces have been given every tool and every resource to achieve victory."