Pres Briefing by Alan Solomont
04/20/2009
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I came here because you, the graduates, inspire me.
The United States was once a leader in infrastructure, and my Administration is dedicated to restoring this legacy.
We will be forever grateful for what these remarkable men and women did.
For this reason, the national emergency declared on May 12, 2014, to deal with that threat must continue in effect beyond May 12, 2015.