All Americans have a right to be protected from pollution—not just those who can afford to live in the cleanest, safest communities.

There's no more business as usual with Japan in trade.

We had a very good talk, and we agreed that we had the same long-term objective, which was achieving a just peace agreement.

Trade is a two-way street.

I commend all these steps which can move Japan toward greater openness.

Our door is open if the Japanese have something to say to us to implement the framework agreement in the way we understood it to be -- expected to be implemented.

My personal trust and admiration for Prime Minister Hosokawa has only increased.

I am committed to improving our economic ties not only because doing so will mean more jobs and better standards of living in both nations but because it will strengthen every aspect of our relationship.

Just because we have some disagreements doesn't mean we don't have a good relationship.

The Working Group shall provide guidance to Federal agencies on criteria for identifying disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects.

Each Federal agency shall conduct its programs, policies, and activities in a manner that ensures that such programs, policies, and activities do not exclude or discriminate against persons because of their race, color, or national origin.

We're no longer going to reach cosmetic agreements.

Our dialog there was based on a new honesty and respect that continued in our talks today.

If the Japanese come back and accept the basis upon which we will be willing to enter into these agreements, we would welcome those negotiations.

We strongly condemn the effort to deny you the right to participate freely in the political life of Burma.

Let's not be sanctimonious here.

We cannot let up on our reforms and our efforts to reduce the deficit and get this economy going again.

I know that the nation has many problems, but it's a difficult time for all the former Communist economies.