05/05/2008
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"The legislation also makes good progress toward transforming and modernizing our military so that it is best prepared to protect Americans."
"We are taking important steps to make adoption more commonplace and to protect the well-being of our children."
"It's important for our economy to have productivity increases, because in the long run, it makes a lot of sense."
"This bill includes my request for a third straight pay raise, more resources for equipment and training, and quality of life improvements so that our military continues to be the finest fighting force..."