12/13/2001
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"Miguel Estrada and Priscilla Owen have been waiting 2 years for an up-or-down vote in the Senate."
"America has always considered them friends, and we will always be proud to call them allies."
"They will be outstanding circuit judges once they receive a vote and are confirmed."
"It's my honor to welcome the Amir of Qatar to the Oval Office."