07/26/1999
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"We must all work together to get our Government back on track."
"His proven effectiveness and his commitment to democratic change make him an ideal choice."
"Secretary Christopher and I have concluded that the skills that Brian Atwood brings to the State Department are greatly needed at AID."
"I am confident that he will be the kind of effective administrator that our foreign assistance programs need at this time."