10/31/2008
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"I do believe that if we can resolve the issue of Iran's nuclear program, that can serve as a major step down a long road towards a different relationship, one based on mutual interests and mutual resp..."
"I refused to let that happen."
"the last thing the nation's economy needs is another politically motivated self-inflicted wound."
"the full faith and credit of the United States should not and will not be subject to negotiations."