Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and with their families.

You knew that the costs of your action were high but the costs of inaction were far greater.

Mexico's early repayment of $700 million serves proof that our actions were proper and that they will be rewarded.

By devolving Job Corps to the States, S. 143 would create over 40 costly, duplicative State administrative arrangements for Job Corps.

S. 143 lacks clear, firm lines of accountability and responsibility between the Federal Government and States.

We are also privileged to lead two great nations whose histories and destinies are intertwined.

I seek no special favors for the United States, no special concessions.

On behalf of the American people, it is my honor to welcome you to the United States as our neighbors, our partners, and our friends.

Education is the way we keep the promise of the American dream to all of our children without regard to their circumstances.

We must control our borders even as we work to protect the dignity and rights of individuals.

I encourage all Americans to commemorate this occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities paying tribute to the legacy of General Casimir Pulaski.

Never has our partnership had so much potential.

Every child in America deserves the chance to get the high-tech know-how to unlock the promises of the 21st century.

I transmit herewith the Extradition Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Bolivia.

Because of your faith in the people of Mexico, because of your love for your homeland, because of your willingness to lead by example, putting long-term good ahead of short-term gain, Mexico's economy is back on track, and its democracy is…

The Treaty establishes the conditions and procedures for extradition between the United States and Bolivia.

We support your goal of an open, dynamic, and democratic Mexico, an inspiration for the region and the entire world.

Each of us is uplifted by the strength of the other's economy.