07/08/2007
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"Those of us in public office have no greater responsibility than stopping new attacks on our country."
"And of course, this makes a difficult situation even worse."
"Next year is an election year, but that does not relieve us of our responsibility to carry out the people's business."
"Our Nation has no higher calling than to provide for those who have borne the cost of battle, and we will honor our responsibilities."