Bush vows to 'stay on offensive'; Lauds troops for year in Iraq.(PAGE ONE)

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Byline: Joseph Curl, THE WASHINGTON TIMES FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - President Bush yesterday said the United States and its allies will "stay on the offensive" in the war against terrorism, one year after he ordered U.S. troops into Iraq to disarm dictator Saddam Hussein. "In one year's time, Saddam Hussein has gone from a palace to a bunker to a spider hole to jail," the president said to cheers from more than 10,000 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division.

Mr. Bush, seeking to neutralize the election-year issue of Iraq and the continuing terrorist attacks there, said the world - including nations that opposed the U.S.-led coalition's invasion - has learned that "when America makes a pledge, we keep our word." "By speaking clearly, by speaking consistently...

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