I would like to discuss a grave threat to peace, and America's determination to lead the world in confronting this threat. The threat comes from Iraq. It arises directly from the Iraqi regime's own actions, its history of aggression, and its drive toward an arsenal of terror. Eleven years ago, as a condition for ending the Persian Gulf War, the Iraqi regime was required to destroy its weapons of mass destruction, to cease all development …showed first 75 words of 1408 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1408 total…on notice, and there is no refuge from our responsibilities. We did not ask for this present challenge, but we accept it. Like other generations of Americans, we should meet the responsibility of defending human liberty against violence and aggression. By our resolve, we should give strength to others. By our courage, we will give hope to others. And by our actions, we will secure the peace, and lead the world to a better day.