12/08/2009
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"I am transmitting a revised alternative plan for locality pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2017."
"Improved relations between our two countries has a direct impact on the lives of the Mexican and American people."
"I determine that the transaction... is essential to the national security interests of the United States."
"The United States - China relationship is the most consequential relationship in the world."