12/02/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Now is the time to get rid of all that deadlock in Washington, and focus on the problem for the good of the generation to come."
"I didn't run for office to dodge problems."
"Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs), vice James Andrew Kelly, resigned."
"Anthony Joseph Principi, of California, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)"