"We believe in the values that uphold the dignity of life; tolerance and freedom and the right of conscience. We know that this way of life is worth defending."
"There is no neutral ground in a fight between civilization and terror because there's no neutral ground between good and evil, freedom and slavery, life and death. The war on terror...is an inescapable calling of our generation...
"...No concession will appease their hatred. No accomodation will satisfy their endless demands. Their ultimate positions is to control the people of the ME and blackmail the world with weapons of terror...any sign of weakness or retreat simply validates terrorist violence...the only certain way to protect our people is by united and decisive action.
"In this contest...not every nation participates int he same way, but every nation makes a vital contribution...we're using every tool of finance, intelligence, law enforcement and military power to break terror networks, to deny them refuge and to find their leaders."
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"...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..."