05/19/2002
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"Congress must complete the work on the Federal spending bills for this year, with strong fiscal discipline and without diminishing our capacity to fight the war on terror."
"I want to congratulate the Democrat leaders on the victory they achieved for their party."
"I respect the results, and so does my Cabinet."
"I've instructed my Cabinet to provide whatever briefings and information they need to be able to do their jobs."