02/14/2013
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"I hereby assign to you the function of the President under section 601, title VI, Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009."
"We have just started to change this country, and we need a partner like Creigh Deeds to finish the work that we just began."
"John has shown nothing but great enthusiasm for what is one of the most important diplomatic tasks that we have in the country."
"I am confident that they will be valuable additions to my administration and I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead."