02/18/2002
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"Our most important job is to protect the American people from another attack, and we will do so within the laws of our country."
"We urge Congress to eliminate this provision and any other requirement to spend funds to maintain a ship that the Navy believes is no longer essential."
"We are a country built on the rule of law, and our Nation is grateful to the men and women who enforce those laws and uphold the fairness and peace we treasure."
"Mississippi is coming back, and it's going to be better than ever before."