“I want to congratulate my colleagues across the aisle. They’ve obviously won a tremendous victory.  A significant win, probably of historical proportions, has occurred here and that is a reflection of the American people’s view, and especially in New Hampshire – people in New Hampshire’s view – that change was needed. It does, however, mean that they are now responsible for governance, especially here in New Hampshire where we have some very big issues facing us which I believe require fiscal prudence and responsible government. For my part I intend to work with my colleagues across the aisle, as I have always tried to, and continue to focus on the issues that I consider to be important, such as controlling the federal budget, controlling spending, and making sure we find the terrorists before they find us. This is going to be an interesting undertaking and I’m looking forward to it. It’ll be a challenge, but again I congratulate my Democratic colleagues.”

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