03/03/2005
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"The United States of America is a friend to the Afghan people, and we are the friends of almost a billion worldwide who practice the Islamic faith."
"On my orders, the United States military has begun strikes against Al Qaida terrorist training camps and military installations of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan."
"Your mission is defined; your objectives are clear; your goal is just; you have my full confidence; and you will have every tool you need to carry out your duty."
"They did not live to know who had caused the destruction or why."