05/26/2009
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"North Korea has engaged in provocative actions for the last several decades."
"A full, frank, and just acknowledgement of the facts is in all of our interests."
"I stand here as the 44th President of the United States."
"I am pleased to announce that these experienced and committed individuals have agreed to join this Administration, and I look forward to working with them in the coming months and years."