It was a flame that in 2003, with men such as Colonel James Hickey, who was the second brigade commander, fourth infantry division, the brigade that captured Saddam Hussein, one of my dear friends and one of my former bosses who is here tonight.

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One of my very dear friends is my archetype for oxymoron and paradox.

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And the other co-chairs of the events -- my dear, dear friends, people who have been with us through thick and thin, always, always -- Clarence, Candace, Steve, Danielle, Carol.

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My dear friends, Turkey and the United States have many issues that cover the Middle East to the Balkans to Central Asia to other areas, including issues such as energy, security supply, and many other issues.

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And then there's Frank Gaffney, also a dear friend and actually one of my oldest friends, I think, here in the room.

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But Lavigne reacted angrily to the claims in a message headed "to my dear media, friends, and fans".

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