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'It may take a year or two, but we will prevail'Compiled from Times wires
© St. Petersburg Times, Excerpts from President Bush's news conference: "The American people -- obviously if they see something that is suspicious, something out of the norm that looks suspicious -- they ought to notify local law authorities. But in the meantime, they ought to take comfort in knowing our government is doing everything we possibly can." "People often ask me, "How long will this last?' This particular battle front will last as long as it takes to bring al-Qaida to justice. It may happen tomorrow, it may happen a month from now, it may take a year or two, but we will prevail." "I am confident that the al-Qaida organization is moving around Afghanistan. They think they might find safe haven? Not if we think they're there. And we got them on the run." "There are some times when the vice president and I will be together and some times we won't be. We take very seriously the notion of the continuity of government. It's a responsibility we share to make sure that when there are possible threats facing our government, that we separate ourselves for the sake of continuity of our government." "All I ask is for results. If you say you want to join us to cut off money, show us the money. If you say you want to join us militarily like Great Britain does, do so. . . . If you're interested in sharing intelligence, share intelligence. . . . I appreciated diplomatic talk, but I'm more interested in action and results." "If you cough him up and his people today -- that we'll reconsider what we're doing to your country. You still have a second chance. Just bring him in, and bring his leaders and lieutenants and other thugs and criminals with him." "It would be a useful function for the United Nations to take over the so-called nation-building -- I would call it the stabilization of a future government -- after our military mission is complete. We'll participate. Other countries will participate." "I'm amazed that there's such misunderstanding of what our country is about that people would hate us. I am -- like most Americans, I just can't believe it because I know how good we are. And we've got to do a better job of making our case." "The case is more strong today than it was on September the 10th that the ABM (Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty) is outmoded, outdated, reflects a different time. And I am more than anxious to continue making my case." "Ultimately, one of the best weapons, one of the truest weapons that we have against terrorism is to show the world the true strength of character and kindness of the American people."
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