05/23/1999
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"Tony Lake's decision to withdraw from consideration as Director of Central Intelligence is a real loss to our country and to me."
"We need Ex-Im Bank, OPIC, and TDA to help maintain that position and continue to create good jobs for our people."
"The public's interest is all that matters."
"Each of these programs delivers public benefits by expanding U.S. commercial opportunities abroad, helping meet competition from other countries, and broadening the base of U.S. export-oriented busine..."