09/09/2004
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"The American flag is a special mark of pride and dignity to America's veterans."
"Each medal winner has helped define our era."
"I signed the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003 to honor veterans with a hallowed, final resting place."
"The executive branch shall construe such provisions in a manner consistent with the requirement that the Federal Government afford equal protection of the laws."