02/25/2014
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"I think this is one area where we're starting to fall behind."
"I want to congratulate each of you on your nominations and welcome you and your families and friends as we discuss the challenges and opportunities that you face should you be confirmed."
"The people of Syria have shown that they are no longer afraid and will not be cowed by the regime's brutality."
"Another report today suggests that we are moving toward a drawdown of our troops in Iraq, possibly down to as few as 3,000 to 4,000."