I hope they will, and I think they're working toward that.

Submitted March 2 Ralph R. Johnson, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Coordinator of the Support for East European Democracy…

One of the major things that we can hope to see from Ukraine is some of the steps that will be required to engage the private sector.

I believe we've been very supportive of Ukraine's economic independence.

Maria Elena Torano, of Florida, to be a member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 1997 (reappointment).

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Yes, I think they will do exactly what they said they'd do.

I believe that the United States should support that.

Submitted March 4 Jamie S. Gorelick, of Maryland, to be Deputy Attorney General, vice Philip Benjamin Heymann, resigned.

The United States supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

We need to develop an economic reform program.

Identifying barriers to investment and exchanging information on ways to improve the investment climate in Ukraine will be an important objective of the Bilateral Commission on Trade and Investment.

This report is not gathering dust in a warehouse.

This administration is committed to opening markets for high-quality goods and services produced by competitive American workers.

It was a friendly, a forthright conversation.

I am confident that FEMA Director James Lee Witt will do all he can to assist the people of Alabama.

I have determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to Ukraine.

I am confident that he will represent our interests well in that country.