05/04/1999
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"I declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania to supplement recovery efforts in the area struck by severe thunderstorms, high winds, rain, and flooding."
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), and to facilitate..."
"You should know at Christmastime that you do have the knowing and profound gratitude of all Americans."
"I want to thank you for giving us the chance to do it."