07/06/2004
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"It would be irresponsible to not give our troops the resources they need to get their job done just because Congress was unable to get its job done."
"In Iraq, a democratic ally has been fighting for its survival."
"The fight for Iraq is critical to the security of the American people."
"The return on our success means that we are slowly beginning to bring some of our forces home."