08/10/1997
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"If not now, when will we ever step forward to bring the hope of a good job, decent health care, safe communities, quality education, and new technology to every corner of this Nation, from Penobscot, ..."
"It is our job to help them."
"I urge Congress to act quickly to provide relief to communities that are clearly in need."
"I look forward to working with the Congress to ensure that the world's best Coast Guard remains as its motto proclaims: Semper Paratus—Always Ready."