08/16/2004
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"A free Iraq will be a massive defeat for Al Qaida, it will be an example that provides hope for millions throughout the Middle East."
"Helping democracies of the Middle East stand up to violent Islamic extremists is the reasonable path toward a safer world for the American people."
"We will support our troops, we'll support our commanders, and we will give them everything they need to succeed."
"I recognize that history cannot predict the future with absolute certainty."