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The governors were concerned about the economy, which diminished state revenues, forcing them to cut services, raise taxes, or both. Sharif said he wanted to come anyway. At that point, Dick Armey broke in to say Dole didn’t speak for the House Republicans. In January 1996, the CIA had established a station focused exclusively on bin Laden and his network

tary exercises, had not broken any laws, and I expressed appreciation for those who had condemned the bombing. Ehud Barak had pressed me hard to hold the talks early in the year. Dennis DeConcini had bravely stepped into his place, but the outcome was still in doubt, because Bob Kerrey remained uncommitted. the conservative Republican justices to reach consensus when possible; and stand up to them when necessary.