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"Over the last five years, the Administration and the majority in Congress have appropriated less than $900 million for port security grants - despite the Coast Guard's determination that $5.4 billion is needed over 10 years."
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"Success is a struggle, not a gift."
"There is no excuse to give for being a beggar. We all have imaginations to work out our dreams. Work yours out."
"Weel, ma am' said Stephen, making the best of it, with a smile; 'when I ha finished off, I mun quit this part, and try another. Fortnet or misfortnet, a man can but try; there s now to be done wi out tryin -cept laying down and dying."
"You tell me that yes, I can do it. I know. And I may do it, if I so choose.You tell me that no, I cannot. I say, Oh? I shall do it, since you refuse!"
"To take the island, cut all sources of retreat. Burn your boats and go all in."
"How strongly do you believe in what you want to do? How prepared are you live and die for it? You are not likely to succeed when you always doubt your capacity to reach higher heights in your pursuits."
"If you love something, you find a way to have it in your life. Opposers may take away your means and tools, but you simply turn to crude replacements, fashioning them from scraps if necessary. Threats only make you steal moments of secrecy to satisfy your love. And if it means but a morsel here and there, you accept each crumb gladly because nothing else can even begin to satisfy your hunger."
"There must be a demand, there must be an urge and there must be a will and where there is a demand and a will, there will also be a way."
"Over the years, I've come to realize that determination makes one to punch above one's weight."
"The most difficult step ever is the first step. It comes with doubts, uncertainties, and all sort of fears. If you defy all odd and take it, your confidence will replicate very fast and you'll become a master!"
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"As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering the world. I know the pain and apprehension that goes along with premature births and birth defects."
"Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that."
"Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities."
"In fact, in 2002, the Secretary of Defense authorized such support on a reimbursable basis to organizations formerly components of the Department of Justice and Department of the Treasury and currently components of the Department of Homeland Security."
"Supporting the troops has got to mean more than bumper stickers on pickup trucks, my friends. We need to give them what they need."
"In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow Americans."
"Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does not give them the tools they need to be successful."
"Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students."
"While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power of eminent domain for those purposes that specifically serve the public good, condemning property solely to implement economic development plans is not serving the public good."
"From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our soldiers have courageously answered when called, gone where ordered, and defended our nation with honor."
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