04/15/2008
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"We must defeat the enemy overseas so we don't have to face them here."
"I will ensure that any reports or recommendations submitted to Congress are subjected to appropriate executive branch review and approval before submission."
"Information from the terrorists questioned by the CIA helped break up a cell of Southeast Asian extremists and terrorist operatives who had been groomed for attacks inside the United States of America..."
"I want to thank the Members of Congress who have joined me for this important bill signing."