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Pres. Bush to the troops, recap:

"We thank you for your service. We're prouid of you. America stands solidly behind you.

Together, you and I have taken an oath to defend our country. You're honoring that oath. The United States military is doing a fantastic job...You are defeating the terrorists in Iraq so we don't have to face them in our own country.

You are defending the American people from danger, and we are grateful.

You are engaged in a difficult mission.

We did not charge 100s of milies into Iraq, pay the cost in casualties...only to retreat in the face of a band of thugs and assasins.

(Major standing "O" from the troops ~ LOUD cheering and applause).

We will prevail. We will win because our cause is just. We will win because we sill stay on the offensive.

We will because you are part of the finest military ever asssembled.

We will win because the Iraqis want their freedom.

Every day you see firsthand the commitment the Iraqi poeple are making to secure their own freedom.

You have the opportunity to seize the moment and rebuild your country.

The regime of Saddam Hussein is gone forever.

The United States and the Coalition will help you build a peaceful nation so that you're children can have a future.

We will stay until the job is done (standing 'O'!).

You, the Iraqi people, will show the world that you are not only couragaeous, but that you can govern yourself wisely.

On this Thanksgiving, we remember the men and the women of the US military..

We ask for God's blessing on their families, their loved oines and friends and we pray for your saftey and your strength as you continue to defend America.

Each one of you has answered a great cause.

We both obey a code of honor...service to the nation, and safety and security (for America)..

Our military is (made up) of the finest people on the face of the earth.

I'm proud (or honored) to be your Commander in Chief.

May God bless you all."