04/30/2003
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"I am, however, deeply disappointed that the bill ends the National Reporting System."
"I continue to stand ready to work with the leaders of the Congress, on a bipartisan basis, to reauthorize the SCHIP program in a way that puts poor children first."
"Congressional Democrats have ensured that they will be remembered for pointless investigations instead of much needed legislation."
"Bilateral relations with the United States and Italy are very good."