10/30/2000
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"I ask tonight that all of us, each in our own way, express our gratitude to the men and women of our Armed Forces who are overseas in this Christmas season."
"Much better, thank you."
"It's a terrible human tragedy, and my sympathies go out to all the families involved."
"I think I should wait to hear from her on it."