"You have entrusted us with the Fifa World Cup for 2018 and I can promise you will never regret it, " said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov.

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But I promise to never let your memory die and I will make you proud to be my brother.

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And while I will never hesitate to use force to protect the American people or our vital interests, I also promise you this -- and this is very important as we consider our next steps in Afghanistan: I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm's way.

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