05/07/2002
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"I will seek $950 million as part of the supplemental appropriations request to support the areas recovering from the tsunami and to cover the costs of relief efforts to date."
"We also know that Americans have a history of rising to meet great humanitarian challenges and of providing hope to suffering peoples."
"Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of John E. Straub."
"He will make an excellent addition to my speechwriting team."