05/28/1999
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"Thank you for the greatest gift of the season, for protecting our Nation and safeguarding the blessings we all hold dear."
"This is a season of joy, a time for family and friends to rejoice in one another's company and in the magic of Christmas."
"Providing this assistance is not only the right thing to do; it also promotes our interest in ensuring stability in a nation that is a key partner in the hemisphere."
"Today I authorized a $20 million drawdown of emergency disaster assistance to support relief operations in Venezuela."