Family leave is not only family-friendly, it's employer-friendly as well.

We also must address the fact that too many workers still do not know about the family leave law.

That's why I was so proud to make the Family and Medical Leave Act the very first bill I signed as President.

Now we must make it even easier for parents to live up to their responsibilities to their children and to their employers.

It is my determination that a delay will cause serious, irreversible, and avoidable harm.

Studies show that our efforts, as part of an international strategy, have prevented more than 500 million unintended pregnancies.

Make no mistake: It has prevented untold numbers of abortions and maternal deaths.

He will long be remembered for his perseverance in the face of adversity.

Hillary and I were saddened to learn today of the death of Congressman Frank Tejeda.

We will miss him greatly.

Surely, we agree that we must do all we can to prevent unintended pregnancies and abortions.

I hereby find that the July 1, 1997, limitation on obligations imposed by subsection (a) of section 518A is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.

Frank was a friend who dedicated himself to serving his country and community.

The United States provides family planning support where it is wanted and needed.

These awards for excellence in microenterprise development simply recognize that our country has been and will be built on the enterprise of our people.

To do that, they must have opportunity.

Microenterprise, by giving people the tools they need to help themselves, will reinforce efforts like this.

We want to raise the incomes of people who can be fully participating in our society.