07/18/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"In the last 5 months, we have witnessed successful elections in Afghanistan, the Palestinian Territory, and Iraq."
"Freedom is the birthright and deep desire of every human soul."
"The world is now speaking with one voice to ensure that democracy and freedom are given a chance to flourish in Lebanon."
"Today, people in a long-troubled part of the world are standing up for their freedom."