"...we gave the Taliban a choice; to abandon forever their support of terror or face the destruction of their regime. Because the Taliban chose defiance, our coalition acted to remove this threat and now the terror camps are closed. The government of a free Afghanistan is represented here today as a partner in the war on terror..."
Citizens of Afganistan have adopted a new constitution guaranteeing free election and participation by women...businesses are opening, health care centers are being established, and the children of Afghanistan are back in school, boys and girls. Progress is a tribute to the Afghan people...
"Today that nation has a democratic government and many allies, and all of us are proud to be friends of hte Afghan people...One year ago military forces of a strong coalition entered Iraq to enforce the UN demands, to defend our security, to liberate that country from the rule of a tyrant. For Iraq its a day of deliverance...today as Iraqis join the free peoples of the world it will mark a turning point in the middle east.
"There have been disagreements...among old and valued friends. THose differences belong in the past..."
Listing the contributions of Poland, Japan, El Salvador, Macedonia,
"All of these nations and many others are meeeting their responsibilities towards the people of Iraq...every nation has an interest in a free, stable Iraq...for them (terrorists) the connection of Iraq's future in the war on terror is very clear; they understand a free Iraq will be a devestating setback towards their ambitions of tyrrany in the ME...the terrorists are trying to weaken our will. Instead of weakness they're finding resolve.
"Not long ago we intercepted the planning document to leaders of Al Queda...along with their usual threats he had a complaint; our armies are growing stronger and our intelligence data increasing day by day; this is sufforcation. We will not fail the Iraqi people...whatever it takes we'll fight to ensure the success of Iraq.
"Many coalition countries have sacrificed in Afghanistan and Iraq (names many nations including France and Spain, UK and US).
"We honor their courage...we uphold the cause they serve. THe rise of democratic institutions...is a great step...
"We've set out to break the cycle of bitterness and radicalism that has brought stagnation to the region (para)...this task is historic and difficult. This task is necessary and worthy of our efforts."