03/07/2013
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"this administration does not intend to delay in getting you the help that we need."
"Louis has served his country with distinction in uniform and in government, and his pedigree is second-to-none."
"I know he'll bring to the White House the same dedication and integrity that have earned him the highest praise in every post, from Secretary of the Army to university president."
"I promise you this -- as President, I will seek your counsel."