06/12/2007
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"This achievement in Anbar province is a credit to the courage of our troops and the many brave Iraqis who fought alongside our forces against Al Qaeda."
"From this day forward, the people of Anbar will be in charge of their own security."
"As a result, Anbar has been transformed and reclaimed by the Iraqi people."
"Once a Sunni terrorist stronghold, Anbar has been transformed and reclaimed by the Iraqi people."