08/21/2006
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"We look forward to working with the Government that emerges from this process."
"I commend the more than 8 million Iraqis who defied the car bombers and assassins to vote that day."
"This democracy will need defending."
"The Iraqi people signalled to the world that they intend to claim their liberty and build a future of freedom for their country."