McCain: The events of 9/11 was a battle cry to a war we dimly knew was going on but hadn't comprehended what the enemy meant.
Fight between human dignity and evil.
Fight between right and wrong, good and evil. It is no more ambiguous than that.
If they obtain the nuclear or biological weapons they seek, the danger will be even greater. That is why your role is so important to us.
Saddam had used weapons before and was determined to obtain them again and use them.
The people were long oppressed by a savage tyrant.
You have given hope to a region that has never known peace or lasting stability and have given hope they will live in freedom
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War, my friends, is an unhappy business; a miserable business. You know that better than most.
Thank God for you, cyn! We appreciate you!