08/16/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The people of Anbar have seen that standing up to the terrorists and extremists leads to a better life."
"We must work together to protect our people against these extremists who murder the innocent in order to achieve their political objectives."
"Violent Islamic extremists have killed the innocent in Bali and Jakarta and Manila and in other places."
"Australia's response after 9/11 was swift and resolute, and this comes as no surprise to the American people."