10/23/2002
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"I appreciate the fact that the Speaker and many of—the distinguished chairman came and briefed me on their trip."
"My top priority will continue to be keeping America safe and winning the war against extremists who want to destroy our way of life."
"I believe we can work together in Afghanistan to make sure that former safe haven is able to grow as a democracy."
"Unless we act, we will saddle our children and grandchildren with tens of trillions of dollars of unfunded obligations."