09/14/2006
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"Congress needs to make sure that when they spend the people's money, there's transparency and an up-or-down vote for each item."
"America is a country of opportunity."
"They deserve a chance to have a country that can defend itself from terrorism and be an ally for us in the global war on terror."
"I am optimistic about the future of our country."