04/19/2005
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"It would have been wrong to deny essential Government services to the American people while Congress works through its annual spending bills."
"Washington's elected leaders can do better."
"I hereby determine that it is necessary for the purposes of the Act that $25 million in FY07 funds available for assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States be transferred to and consolidated ..."
"We will also continue our efforts through the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, which helps developing nations redirect debt payments toward forest conservation programs."