12/14/2008
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"The Commission is established for the purpose of advising the President in the discharge of his constitutional authority under Article II of the Constitution to conduct foreign relations, protect nati..."
"I have long believed that accurate and timely intelligence is key to our nation's security."
"The United States stands with Russia in opposing terrorist acts and in our determination to bring the perpetrators to justice."
"Charles W. Pickering, Sr., of Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit."