But there must be no misunderstanding: The Palestinian people and their leaders, as well as the promise of peace itself, will be the true victims if those responsible are not stopped.

I believe we can prevail.

Once again, Americans join with the nation of Israel in their grief.

We have to build the capacity of all the forces in the Middle East, including the Palestinian authorities, to promote law and order and to stand against terrorism.

It is clear that there are forces at work in the Middle East who don't want peace.

I pledge that the United States will stand with you and with all those—Israelis and Palestinians—who support peace as you take up this challenge.

We share your anguish and anger at this terrorist crime.

The best programming director for our children is a parent.

That means corporations helping to improve our schools, helping to connect them to the information superhighway.

With the V-chip and the rating system, we mark a sea change.

I have determined that the unauthorized departure of vessels intending to enter Cuban territorial waters could jeopardize the safety of certain U.S. citizens and other persons residing in the United States.

I rejoice in my Irish heritage; and like millions of Americans, I pray for lasting peace in the land of our ancestors.

We cannot stop now.

Warmest greetings to everyone celebrating Saint Patrick's Day.

Our national investment in AIDS research is paying off.

As soldiers and scholars, poets and Presidents, Irish Americans have enriched every facet of American society.

It is a tribute to the wisdom of the American people that we are willing to set aside and preserve some wild places.

I hereby report that I have exercised my statutory authority to declare a national emergency in response to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace north of Cuba.