10/27/2003
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"The deficit has been cut in half three years ahead of my 2009 goal."
"I encourage Americans to commemorate this occasion with appropriate programs and activities honoring General Casimir Pulaski and all those who defend our freedom."
"I am optimistic because I have great faith in American ingenuity, and I know how hard our people work."
"And I assured Hank that I was deeply committed to working to solve Social Security, because I believe the call for those of us who are blessed to be in public service is to confront problems now."