03/29/2009
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"They were heroes: highly-skilled professionals who, like so many across our country do every day, selflessly put themselves in harm's way to protect the lives and property of fellow citizens they woul..."
"The poaching of protected species and the illegal trade in wildlife represent an international crisis that continues to escalate."
"He expressed his condolences to the families of the 19 fallen."
"We live thousands of miles apart, but as fellow human beings, we share a sense of obligation to each other, especially to the youngest among us."