09/08/2005
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"The United States continues to detain several hundred al-Qaida and Taliban fighters who are believed to pose a continuing threat to the United States and its interests."
"I will direct additional measures as necessary in the exercise of the U.S. right to self-defense and to protect U.S. citizens and interests."
"The U.S. contribution to the MNF is approximately 159,529 U.S. military personnel."
"It would be disappointing if Members of Congress did not finish their work by the holidays."