We are Americans; we can pull together.

I thought that was such a simple and yet brilliant statement.

I think it's got some legs.

This will lead to real significant advances in investigations.

The policy is not saying that you can tell your bunkmate that you are gay.

The burden of proof would be on the person who said that to prove that they do not have a propensity to engage in homosexual conduct.

I am certain she will work hard to ensure USIA is a tight-run operation up to the task of its mission to promote democracy and freedom abroad.

Our balanced approach recognizes the importance of China to the United States, but firmly underscores our demand that China adopt international standards of responsible conduct on human rights, nonproliferation, and trade.

And I think it is very clear that you do not -- you would not be fulfilling your campaign promise by simply declaring a policy that had no reasonable prospect at all of any kind of success.

He is trying to come up with a policy that reconciles those two principles.

We must go forward.

I have heard the general principle advanced, it would be nice if we paid for it all with offsets, but I haven't seen any specific suggestions.

This initiative reaffirms my commitment to helping communities help themselves.

The bill proposes establishment of a Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Fund that would support a program of investment in community development financial institutions.

Let me say again, point one, the Federal Government has never compensated natural disasters a dollar-for-dollar for every kind of disaster loss.

The ultimate purpose of deficit reduction is to improve the economy by getting interest rates down.

Each of these five individuals has expertise in environmental issues, meaningful Government experience, and most importantly, a strong commitment to protecting our Nation's precious natural resources.

I thank them for their presence here and for their fine presentations.