On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 10:07 PM, GregfromBoston <greg.vincent@yahoo.com> wrote:
If have form letters up my wazoo, Tommy. Mostly from dems who missed
the fact that I had just told them they were wrong about everything
(ande thats pretty hard to do).
I wouldn't have that framed. You're one of 10 million
http://www.usnews.com/mobile/articles_mobile/biden-hints-at-obama-reelection-themes
On Dec 28, 6:15 pm, Tommy News <tommysn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Joe Biden
> Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:23:38 -0500
> Subject: We want to say thank you, Tommy
>
> Tommy --
>
> I've been in Washington for almost 40 years. I've seen a lot of
> Congresses come and go. But I can't remember a group of lawmakers who
> accomplished more than the folks who just wrapped up their work.
>
> With their help, we repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and ratified the
> START arms control treaty. We passed a new law to rein in the abuses
> on Wall Street and protect consumers. We reformed the health care
> system and passed the Recovery Act to get our economy growing again.
>
> But do you know why all that happened? Because people like you rolled
> up your sleeves, dug deep, and decided to make a difference. We had a
> dedicated group of lawmakers -- no doubt -- but they were supported
> every step of the way by folks from all across this country who were
> ready for change. People like you.
>
> I know how much that means to me. And I can't even begin tell you how
> much it means to the President.
>
> So here's the deal: President Obama wants to send you a note to
> express how grateful we are for all you did.
>
> Two years ago, we were staring into an abyss. The financial crisis was
> the worst this country has faced since the Great Depression.
>
> But this Congress passed the largest set of tax cuts for the middle
> class since President Reagan, the largest education reform since
> President Johnson, the largest infrastructure investment since
> President Eisenhower, and the largest clean-energy bill ever.
>
> Now -- even though we still have a ways to go -- the economy is growing again.
>
> Prior to this Congress, lawmakers had talked about reforming health
> care for almost a century. But with the President leading the way,
> these folks went out, and -- with you at their side -- they did it.
> Now 32 million more Americans will have access to health coverage.
>
> When we came into office, just about the entire country had come to
> realize that "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was wrong. More than 14,000 brave
> men and women had been discharged simply because of who they were.
> With your help, we struck down that law and made this country a more
> just place.
>
> Every lawmaker who worked to accomplish these things will talk about
> their votes -- and the role they played in this progress -- for years.
> The President and I take great pride in those achievements. But each
> one belongs to you. You believed in them, you fought for them, and
> we're darn grateful.
>
> So let the President send you a note to show our appreciation.
>
> Thank you -- for everything,
>
> Joe
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> --
> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
> Have a great day,
> Tommy
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