02/18/2002
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"Our efforts in Afghanistan have met with success, but as I have stated in my previous reports, the U.S. campaign against terrorism will be lengthy."
"I appreciate the continuing support of the Congress in our efforts to protect the security of the United States of America and its citizens, civilian and military, here and abroad."
"All blocked funds held in the United States in accounts in the name of the Government of Iraq are hereby confiscated and vested in the Department of the Treasury."
"The only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force."