I cannot hope to match the richness and the profound remarks of President Perez.

We both believe that people in every part of the world, under every economic system, should have democratic rights to participate in their own government and to shape their own destiny.

I am proud to be here among friends.

Just as our continents are linked, our destinies are linked as democratic nations.

Ninety percent of the 261 committees stated for elimination were out of business by the end of the year.

Now, for the first time, communications policy will be handled at the Cabinet level.

These changes pose important choices for our country.

I am fully committed to a reduction in Defense costs, but the burden should not be borne solely by the citizens who happen to reside or work in an impacted area.

Mayors hold the most difficult public offices in our land.

The need for a New Partnership is clear from the record of the last fifteen years.

The urban policy has come through strong and unscathed.

The import relief recommended by the USITC of a 30 percentage point tariff increase is not in the national economic interest because it would substantially increase costs to consumers.

This act adds 904,500 acres of some of Montana's most rugged and beautiful backcountry alpine lakes, meadows, and mountains to the National Wilderness Preservation System.

These experiences taught us that a successful urban policy must build a partnership that involves the leadership of the Federal government and the participation of all levels of government, the private sector, neighborhood and voluntary…

Urban and Community Impact Analysis will ensure that we do not inadvertently take actions which contradict the goals of the urban policy.

I want to express my appreciation for the dedication of Senator Metcalf and to his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives who have helped make this act possible.

The urban policy I am announcing today will build a New Partnership involving all levels of government, the private sector, and neighborhood and voluntary organizations in a major effort to make America's cities better places in which to…

The Secretary of Commerce shall serve as the President's principal adviser on telecommunications policies.