01/16/2000
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"I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to honor American families with appropriate ceremonies and programs;"
"I won't allow the Republican Congress to force us into default or put Social Security beneficiaries at risk."
"Children are our Nation's most precious resource and most sacred obligation."
"The Republican Congress has failed to take responsible action to prevent default for the first time in our history."