04/09/2001
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"Our priority is to protect the American people."
"Both of us, the Iraqis and the U.S. and coalition forces, have got to get this plan in place as quickly as possible."
"The Federal deficit is declining and on a path to elimination."
"Congress needs to make sure that when they spend the people's money, there's transparency and an up-or-down vote for each item."