10/17/2007
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"I am very grateful for Spence's service and thank him for his sacrifice and hard work for America."
"Rod Paige has been at the forefront of fundamentally reforming and improving our Nation's public education system so that no child is left behind in America."
"Ann Veneman has been a strong advocate for America's farm and ranch families."
"Our commitment to the success of democracy in Iraq is unshakable, and we will prevail."