09/01/2004
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"I think we need to continue to lead, and one way to lead is to lead in research and development."
"I have told them they can count on America to stand with them."
"Establishment of democracy in Iraq will be a double defeat for them."
"As Iraqis continue to make progress toward a democracy that can govern itself, defend itself, and sustain itself, more of our troops can come home with the honor they have earned."