08/05/2003
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"It is better to defeat them over there than to face them here in the United States."
"The enemy remains active, deadly in its intent, and in the face of this danger, the United States must never let down its guard."
"And one way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for Am..."
"The only way these terrorists can recruit operatives is to feed on hopelessness and despair."