11/08/2001
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"He's the leader of a great country and the leader of a friend of the United States."
"My country is honored to welcome you to New York."
"For these reasons, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism."
"Continuity in U.S. foreign policy is important."