10/31/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The world is now speaking with one voice to ensure that democracy and freedom are given a chance to flourish in Lebanon."
"Today, people in a long-troubled part of the world are standing up for their freedom."
"Freedom is the birthright and deep desire of every human soul."
"In the last 5 months, we have witnessed successful elections in Afghanistan, the Palestinian Territory, and Iraq."