10/03/2000
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"We have balanced the budget, turned a deficit of $290 billion into a surplus of $99 billion, the largest ever."
"Every child needs to know growing up that he or she is the most important person in the world to someone."
"Federalism is rooted in the belief that issues that are not national in scope or significance are most appropriately addressed by the level of government closest to the people."
"I appreciate your commitment to this critical issue."