05/06/2003
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"I appreciate his willingness to serve and his leadership as Secretary of Veterans Affairs."
"We will continue to work with Congress to ensure that we have the necessary tools and resources to protect the homeland."
"I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type specified in section 203(b)(2) ... would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13303."
"Jim should be especially proud of his service to those who have worn America's uniform."