12/12/1990
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"I fully understand that sometimes it's hard to eliminate a program that sounds good."
"It's a budget that focuses on results. Taxpayers in America don't want us spending our money onto something that's not achieving results."
"the Social Security trust fund will 'go bust' in their lifetime, and not to listen to his opponents who say he's exaggerating the problem."
"You're doing a superb job. You are a strong secretary of defense. And our nation owes you a debt of gratitude."