The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

If I could make Keillor laugh, I knew that I had achieved.

With imagination, wit and also with a steel trap mind and deep conviction, Garrison Keillor has brought us together.

It gives America a chance to recognize our sons and daughters who have enriched our lives, made us laugh, made us think, made us cry, lifted us up when we were down.

This year's winners of the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal defined in their own unique ways a part of who we are as a people and what we're about as a nation as we enter a new century and a new millennium.

The Bible is the Book upon which this Republic rests.

I am honored to announce that Karen Mikolasy has been chosen Washington State's Teacher of the Year.

President Clinton favors a combination of both ideas.

General Alexander has served his country ably and honorably for the past forty-four years.

The positive impact he has had on the lives of Ohioans is immeasurable and his compassion for people and pride in serving in the military epitomize the true meaning of the words--Duty, Honor, Country.

The strong leadership that has been provided by General Alexander has benefitted not only the Ohio National Guard, it has benefitted all Ohioans and our Nation.

I rise today to pay tribute to this remarkable individual and dedicated public servant.

I join with all Ohioans in expressing my appreciation for a job well done to Major General Richard C. Alexander.

One of the keys to being seen as a great leader is to be seen as a commander-in-chief.