12/31/2003
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"Either the forces of violent extremism succeed and our enemies advance their interests in Iraq, or the forces of freedom succeed and we advance our interests."
"These dedicated individuals are helping create a more hopeful society for themselves and their families."
"The levee system, which is the fundamental --"
"The most important and immediate way to counter the ambitions of Al Qaeda, Iran, and other forces of instability and terror in the Middle East is to win the fight in Iraq."