12/01/2009
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"While I am reluctant to send another 30,000 troops into Afghanistan and spend billions at a time when we have so many domestic priorities, I recognize that U.S. national security is at stake and the P..."
"The troop increase will accelerate our progress in all areas of Afghanistan's development."
"They estimate that our Nation's drinking water systems need over $108 billion in investment just to meet current demands."
"Of the many important issues that this committee is responsible for, I can think of none that touches every American, in every region of the country, more so than ensuring clean drinking water."