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In a speech in Philadelphia Monday, President Bush reminded the world that while the path toward Iraqi democracy has been somewhat rocky, so was the path to American democracy more than 200 years ago. Bush also stressed that terrorists in Iraq must be defeated for democracy to succeed. FOX's Wendell Goler is live with the details.

Then, Bill Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard, weighs in.

Democrats apparently were not too impressed with Bush's remarks, saying the commander in chief still has not provided a clear strategy for the war in Iraq. FOX's Todd Connor is live with more.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger denies clemency for death row inmate Stanley Tookie Williams. So what legal options are left for him? We'll ask Judge Andrew Napolitano, FOX News senior judicial analyst.

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