08/02/2006
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"To understand the life and the sacrifice of Abraham Lincoln is to understand the meaning and promise of America."
"The lesson of this story is timeless and reminds us that even in the face of struggle, hope endures."
"We are mindful of our obligation to pass on to our children the values that sustain our liberty and our democracy."
"I send greetings to those observing Passover, beginning at sundown on April 23."