In quotes: Reaction to Bush's second term

The second term of US President George W Bush has officially begun after his inauguration ceremony.

Here are some key quotes of reaction from leaders around the world.

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Bush said liberty in the US depends on liberty in other lands

"A new administration around President Bush is being put in place. We hope for stronger co-operation.

"We hope that President Bush's trip in February [to Europe] will be a success so we can advance the transatlantic co-operation that brings needed balance to the world.

"[The French] have not forgotten what they owe the American people. The American people are allies."

French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin

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"In recent weeks we have seem the humanitarian side of US foreign policy in Aceh. This is something we would like to see more of."

Indonesian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Marty Natelegawa

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"[The US is a] wrecker of democracy as it ruthlessly infringes upon the sovereignty of other countries."

KCNA news agency, North Korea

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"President Bush has built up enough experience ... in the past four years, so I expect he will continue to actively contribute to world peace and stability under international co-ordination."

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi

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"Evolution comes from experience... In the end, we can take security and military measures against terrorism but... the best prospect of peaceful co-existence lies in the spread of democracy and human rights."

British Prime Minister Tony Blair

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"We congratulate President George W. Bush. We are happy that one of our best friends is going to lead his nation."

Pakistan chief government spokesman Sheikh Rashid

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"There are renewals on both sides of the Atlantic (and much) scope for the United States and the EU to work together as a force for good in the world."

EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner