Every year I get a chance to recognize the lifetime achievements of people who have been heroes to me in various ways.

It is critically important that Mexico remain a stable neighbor, continuing to grow as a market for our exports and to cooperate with us on a broad range of issues of mutual concern.

I urge the people of the United States to learn more about breast cancer and the resources we have.

Government corporations subject to this order should not pay bonuses in excess of those authorized by sections 4501 through 4507 of title 5, United States Code, except as otherwise specifically provided by law.

The importance of this work is more important now, perhaps, than ever before as our country and our world go through a period of unprecedented change.

We thank all of you for coming.

Our support for them is not the preservation of some extravagant cultural elite, it is the preservation of our cultural tradition for all Americans.

I congratulated President Zedillo on his resolve to implement the tough measures needed to restore economic stability and growth.

The arts and humanities have energized the American dream in so many ways.

The Catholic faithful here in America have always taken an active role in making our country better.

Your return has been greatly anticipated by the American people.

We know that if we value our families, as we must, public policy must also support them.

For them and for all Americans, we thank you, Holy Father, for coming back to the United States, and we welcome you.

This year's theme, 'Energy Fuels Our Future,' is a powerful reminder of the need to build a strong foundation of sustainable energy policies that will benefit the generations to come.

On the threshold of a new millennium, more than ever, we need your message of faith and family, community and peace.

Today, these words hold special meaning for us, for with God's help, we recently celebrated the advance of peace in the Middle East.

It is a great pleasure and an honor to welcome you back to the United States.

Americans should not underestimate the daily impact of a clean, safe, affordable energy supply on maintaining our standard of living.