03/12/2003
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"I admire your leadership, I admire your strength of character, and I appreciate our conversation today."
"And the United States wants to help."
"The people of Anbar have seen that standing up to the terrorists and extremists leads to a better life."
"It's important that we show resolve and determination to protect ourselves, to deny Al Qaida safe haven, and to support young democracies."