04/16/2008
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"We honor older Americans for demonstrating the spirit of our Nation through their positive attitude, strong work ethic, and personal character."
"Ultimately, a precipitous withdrawal could increase the probability that American troops would have to one day return to Iraq—to confront an even more dangerous enemy."
"I recognize that many Democrats saw this bill as an opportunity to make a political statement about their opposition to the war."
"We must go on the offense, stay on the offense, and take the fight to them."