02/04/2002
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"The United States honors this remarkable leader for his many personal sacrifices and contributions to the cause of freedom and justice."
"The nations in our coalition are determined to help the Iraqi people recover from years of tyranny."
"They can no longer cast a shadow of hate on Iraq."
"While there is still much work to do in Iraq, the Iraqi people can see progress each day toward a better and more prosperous future for their country."