It is a very great day.

It's a real tribute to the ability of American enterprise to compete in the areas that will dominate the 21st century.

America must promote environmental responsibility and observe the highest possible standards of conservation to lead the way for other nations.

We have more jobs, more new businesses, lower unemployment, higher homeownership than we've had in 15 years.

We believe we're in this together.

We believe that we ought to be building a bridge to the future wide enough and strong enough for everybody to walk across who is responsible enough to do their own part.

We are fortunate... there is a clear difference, so that people have a real choice.

The Act will enhance the Coast Guard's ability to accomplish a number of important objectives.

support the National Education Goals

This Act reaffirms our national resolve to maintain a strong Coast Guard presence on our navigable waterways and around the world.

There is a special need for people who support freedom and independence in the future of Lebanon all over the world to help in the reconstruction efforts.

I think the first and most important thing is to make sure that Lebanon is a genuine partner in the ongoing process of peace discussions.

Approved October 11 H.J. Res. 198 / Public Law 104-296 Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress

Approved October 12 S. 1505 / Public Law 104-304 Accountable Pipeline Safety and Partnership Act of 1996

Approved October 11 H.R. 543 / Public Law 104-283 National Marine Sanctuaries Preservation Act

The United States strongly supports the independence, the sovereignty, the territorial integrity of Lebanon.

We have made the air and the water cleaner.

I believe it does take a village to raise our children and build our future.