09/29/2004
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"I thank Ed for his exceptional service and friendship and wish him and Cathy all the best."
"Ann Veneman has been a strong advocate for America's farm and ranch families."
"Rod Paige has been at the forefront of fundamentally reforming and improving our Nation's public education system so that no child is left behind in America."
"Our commitment to the success of democracy in Iraq is unshakable, and we will prevail."