01/05/2005
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"I respect your sacrifice and want to thank you very much for your service to our country."
"I have confidence in the outcome of this struggle because I know the character of the people who wear our Nation's uniform."
"The new Iraqi leadership now has 30 days to finalize the makeup of the Iraqi Cabinet."
"This Nation does not have to choose between a strong economy and a clean environment; we can have both at the same time."