02/17/2005
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"I have been convinced that no region is more fundamental to the security of America or the peace in the world than the Middle East."
"It is in the public interest to preserve the areas described above as the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument."
"It was clear to me—it was clear to members of both political parties and to many leaders around the world—that after 9/11, that was a risk we could not afford to take."
"This package provides a solid foundation for the next President to pursue a full range of policy options with Iraq."