05/11/2008
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"This is way beyond politics."
"Renewal of NTR to China will assist in the advancement of many U.S. interests, in the economic, weapons' nonproliferation, law enforcement, regional stability, and environmental realms."
"One of the great goals of my administration is to rally America's armies of compassion and restore a spirit of caring, citizenship, and community."
"I know he will do a fine job serving America in the Caribbean."