03/03/2005
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"the President has made it very clear that in terms of the process moving forward, he wants it to be an open and transparent process"
"I have signed an Executive order implementing sanctions on Syria pursuant to the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003."
"The Syrian Government must understand that its conduct alone will determine the duration of the sanctions."
"these are sentiments that the American people share, as well"