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Iraq/Afghanistan: There is still tough work ahead…Fortunately we’ve got the best people in the fight, including Gen. David Petraeus. The new strategy is succeeding, the surge is working, the forces of freedom are winning.

From the very morning our nation was attacked on 9/11, the president of the US has had to make immense, enormous decisions…I’ve seen him make the tough calls and…whether the hits…he’s made the right decisions for the right reasons…I’ve been proud to stand by him…would I support those same decisions today? You’re damn right I would.

(Applause/ovation.)

The important thing to remember…is that the war on terror is still real…we have to proceed on many fronts. Sacrifices of those of us who work at desks in Washington are small…we’ll never lack for inspiration in this fight. For that, we need only to look to America’s heroes in uniform.

I know that later today, CPAC is hosting some of those heroes, including Marcus Luttrell, author of Lone Survivor…we’re reminded of how much this nation owes to the men and women of the US armed forces.

Much thanks for the transcription, rightwingintelligentsia!

Do appreciate it.