02/01/1997
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"Let me say in closing, after nearly 7 years in this office, there has been no greater honor, privilege, or joy than the opportunity I have had to see our men and women in uniform do their jobs."
"Today I have signed into law S. 1059, the 'National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000.'"
"This is not a partisan issue anywhere in the United States except Washington, DC."
"This vote was a disgraceful act of partisan politics by the Republican majority and creates real doubt on the ability of the Senate to fairly perform its constitutional duty to advise and consent."