03/25/2001
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"The most solemn responsibility of the Federal Government is to protect the American people."
"We're going to protect our ports."
"The United States of America must be on the offense to make sure the attacks don't happen in the first place."
"This country is better off with Denny Hastert as the Speaker, and it will be better off when he's the Speaker, the next legislative session."