02/23/2010
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"The United States remains fully committed to a long-term strategic partnership with the Afghan Government and the Afghan people."
"The Nation's critical infrastructure provides the essential services that underpin American society."
"This important step shows what we can do when we come together across party lines to take up a just cause."
"It's now time for the House to follow suit and send this bill to my desk so that I can sign it into law."