08/17/2006
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"It will harness the collective efforts of the Federal Government, Governors, mayors, Members of Congress, tribes, and citizen stewards to ensure that the greatness of the lakes endures for generations..."
"I will use every asset at our disposal to do our most important job, which is to protect the American people."
"I condemn the brutal act of terrorism against Iraqi Governing Council President Izz al-Din al-Salim and several Iraqi citizens."
"This decision was the result of over a year of negotiations between the United States and the European Commission."