I learned how to be a leader in a small group which was highly competitive.

We admire your great performances, and we believe that this will be one further step toward full normalization of relationships between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America.

We love our land, and part even of our religious conviction is that we should be good stewards of it.

This is the most ambitious cultural exchange that we've ever had with your country.

I have made clear before that ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment is and will remain a priority with this Administration.

Leadership requires courage to confront challenges and the wisdom to know when to seek counsel.

Compassion and empathy are critical for creating a more equitable and just world.

I am extremely pleased that the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee has today voted to report the civil service reform act.

I feel that is a major accomplishment.

I want to thank all members, both Democrats and Republicans, for the diligence and thoroughness with which they have worked.

Despite forecasts by some that this action would not come for some time, the committee has acted quickly and expeditiously.

I look forward to speedy House floor action on this legislation, which is so important to making our Government better serve the American people.

Very good, yes.

We will be carefully monitoring progress after this summit adjourns.

We define ourselves by the values that we are willing to sacrifice to defend

The heads of state and government are jointly resolved that their governments should take immediate action to cease all flights to that country.

We have enough problems and opportunities; we're not looking for new ones.

I have been very pleased at the results of this summit conference.