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Important Part Of Our Diplomacy Is That People Take Our Words Seriously.

The Once All-powerful Ruler Of Iraq Was Found In A Hole, And Now Sits In A Prison Cell.

Since September 11th, Federal Terrorism Investigations Have Resulted In Charges Against More Than 400 Suspects, And More Than Half Those Charged Have Been Convicted. Federal, State, And Local Law Enforcement Have Used The Patriot Act To Break Up Terror Cells In New York And Oregon And Virginia And In Florida. We've Prosecuted Terrorist Operatives And Supporters. These Efforts Have Not Always Made The Headlines But They've Made Communities Safer. The Patriot Act Has Accomplished Exactly What It Was Designed To Do.

We Are A Caring Nation, And Our Values Should Also Guide Us On How We Harness The Gifts Of Science. New Medical Breakthroughs Bring The Hope Of Cures For Terrible Diseases And Treatments That Can Improve The Lives Of Millions. Our Challenge Is To Make Sure That Science Serves The Cause Of Humanity Instead Of The Other Way Around.

I Believe The Best Way To Help Our Small Businesses Is Not Only Through Small-business Loans, Which We Have Increased Since I've Been The President Of The United States, But To Unbundle Government Contracts So People Have A Chance To Be Able To Bid And Receive A Contract To Help Get Their Business Going.