10/19/2009
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"I continue to think that we're going to get START done."
"The American people expect both parties to work together to tackle the challenges confronting our nation."
"This medal today is a testament to his uncommon valor, but also to the parents and the community that raised him, the military that trained him, and all the men and women who served by his side."
"Of all the privileges that come with serving as President of the United States, I have none greater than serving as Commander in Chief of the finest military that the world has ever known."