10/09/2001
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"A free, democratic, peaceful Iraq will not threaten America or our friends with illegal weapons."
"The Council represents all of Iraq's diverse groups."
"The United States honors him for his excellence in science and in education, and for his unwavering commitment to our Nation."
"We also keep our promise to destroy every remnant of that regime and to help the people of Iraq to govern themselves in freedom."