03/02/2004
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"It matters greatly to me, as it does to the President-elect, these development efforts, these humanitarian commitments by the United States Government, are often the way we are perceived."
"If we're going to move authorities and resources back from the Defense Department to the State Department we have to be able to function effectively and demonstrate our efficiency."
"The President-elect, Secretary Gates, and others are working assiduously to try to be able to begin the process of withdrawal safely and responsibly, as soon as possible."
"It is my intention that we will--very quickly, in consultation with the Iraqi Government, and other agencies within our own government--put together the teams and activities that we will be offering t..."