Democratic reform in Russia is the basis for a better future for the Russian people.

Our plan does reduce the Federal deficit now by about $500 billion over the next 5 years.

The House of Representatives took a strong stand for the most credible deficit reduction program in anybody's memory.

Anyone who has been involved with the Democratic Party for any length of time is certainly familiar with Mrs. Harriman's talent for diplomacy.

Last week was a remarkable week here in this Capital.

The United States supports the historic movement toward democratic political reform in Russia.

That will unleash billions of dollars, tens of billions of dollars into this economy this year, which in turn will be reinvested, which will create new jobs.

The change the American people voted for is now beginning.

I intend to go there with an aggressive and quite specific plan for American partnership.

The truth is, no one knows all of the answers.

I would argue to you that we have gotten a major benefit out of deficit reduction.

The time has come to put in the other piece to create jobs and to lay the foundation for an educated work force and for a high-technology future.

Just as the best social program is a job, the best deficit reduction program is a growing economy.

George Weise is one of this country's leading experts on customs matters, with experience that few can match.

We will maintain our insistence on full Iraqi compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions.

My Administration does not seek to use force, but we will not shrink from using force in self-defense or as authorized by U.N. Security Council resolutions to compel Iraq's compliance with their terms.

We support the Rapporteur's proposal to place human rights monitors throughout Iraq.

I am confident that he will work to make the Customs Service a model of effectiveness and efficiency.