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Here we go......on his orders they are striking military targets...opening stages of what will be broad and concerted campaign with 35 countries giving crucial support.

Every nation has chosen to bear the duty and share the honor of serving in our common defense....to armed forces...oppressed people now depend on you....the people you liberate will witness the honorable and decent spirit of the American military.....the enemy has no regard...saddam has placed equipment in civilian areas as shields...a final atrocity against his people....coalition forces will make every effort to spare civilitians....could make for a longer war.....will require our sustained commitment, we come with respect for Iraq with respect ....without ambition except to remove threat and restore it to its people......millions of Americans are praying with you for the safety of your loved ones....you have the gratitude and respect of the American people...our forces will be coming home as soon as they're done....the people of the US will not live at the mercy of an outlaw regime....we will meet that threat NOW with our military, so we don't have to meet later...on the streets of our city....limit duration by applying decisive force....no outcome but VICTORY....my fellow citizens...the dangers will be overcome...pass thru this time of peril and carry on the work of peace...we will prevail...may God bless our country and all who defend her..

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Short. Sweet. And to the point.

Thanks, goodnesswins, for posting the speech. I just caught it on MSNBC video. May God bless our troops and their families at home.

Thanks, rintense.