06/18/2003
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"She understands that to maintain our Nation's competitiveness and to sustain our growing economy, we need a Secretary who can see the challenges and be willing to confront them."
"I have signed into law H.R. 5122, the 'John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007'."
"The executive branch shall construe section 1211 in a manner consistent with the President's constitutional authorities to conduct the Nation's foreign affairs."
"We will also seek to prosecute those believed to be responsible for the attack on the USS Cole."