09/25/2002
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"I will strongly reject a artificial timetable withdrawal and/or Washington politicians trying to tell those who wear the uniform how to do their job."
"We hold Rep. Millender-McDonald's family, friends, staff, and constituents in our thoughts and prayers."
"It's also very important in this debate to understand that even though we have our policy differences … we don't think either of us are not patriotic citizens."
"We must also expect the terrorists and insurgents to continue mounting terrible attacks."