I don't think anyone in the United States should do anything to undermine the prospects of bringing this horrible war to a close.

I think the proximity talks are necessary to make a peace.

This is by far the best chance we have had because of the circumstances on the ground and because of the resolve of the international community.

I believe the proximity talks will be held, and I think they should be.

It is time we accepted a fundamental lesson: Treating working people in a decent, fair, humane, enlightened way gives you a stronger American economy, not a weaker one.

That is not the kind of America I want for the 21st century.

I encourage all Americans to acquaint themselves with the activities and accomplishments of the U.N.

It is crazy for us to be divided by race, by region, by income, in any way that saps our strength.

And finally, we agreed—and this is very, very important—that we would work together to succeed in getting a zero-yield comprehensive test ban treaty next year.

I want to thank President Yeltsin for that.

We reached complete agreement about how we would work together for peace there.

I intend to be there with you every step of the way.

I call upon Government officials, industry leaders, and the people of the United States to recognize the vital relationship between our economy and our citizenry and to support the right of all Americans to service excellence.

The United States and Russia have established an important partnership.

It would be a good thing to do, but we have to do that consistent with our values and our objectives.

I am not going to do something that I think will prevent us from doing what I ran for President to do.

Say no to looting the pension funds. Say no. It's wrong.

We agreed that it was important for Russia to participate in the implementation of the agreement.