Remarks by the President On the War On Terror (Part 3 of 3)

U.S. Newswire › August 24, 2005

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NAMPA, Idaho, Aug. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush on the war on terror (Part 3 of 3):

THE PRESIDENT (continued): Like free people everywhere, Iraqis desire to defend their own country. That's what they want to do. They want to be in a position to defend their own freedom and their own democracy. And we're helping to achieve that goal. Our approach can be summed up this way: As Iraqis stand up, we will stand down. And when the Iraqi forces can defend their freedom by taking more and more of the fight to the enemy, our troops will come home with the honor they have earned. (Applause.)

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Remarks by the President On the War On Terror (Part 3 of 3)

At the same time, we're helping the Iraqi people establish a secure democracy. The people of Iraq have made a choice. In spite of the threats and assassinations, eight and a half million Iraqis went to the polls in January. (Applause.) By casting their ballots in defiance of the terrorists, they sent a clear and unmistakable message to the world: It doesn't matter where you're born; it doesn't matter what ...

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