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After addressing the troops, President Bush
signed in legislation adding 1.9 billion dollars to the defense
budget to provide increased pay, benefits and health care for
America's armed forces. "I know how hard frequent deployments are
on you and your family. I know that America owes you a decent
quality of life. And those who wear America's uniform deserve
America's full support," said the President during his remarks.