"Real after-tax personal income increased at a strong 4.5 percent annual rate in the first quarter."
"On Cinco de Mayo and throughout the year, may we remember that together we can build a better life and a future of hope for both our peoples."
"The greatest gift we can offer anyone is the gift of our prayers."
"Today we salute the free press for its dedication to the people's right to know."
"State and local criminal laws already provide criminal penalties for the violence addressed by the new Federal crime defined in section 7 of H.R. 1592."
"The United States values freedom of the press as one of the most fundamental political rights and as a necessary component of free societies."
"I salute those in the press who courageously do their work at great risk."
"There has been no persuasive demonstration of any need to federalize such a potentially large range of violent crime enforcement."
"We give thanks for our freedom."
"As Shirley mentioned, since the days of our founding, our Nation has been called to prayer."
"I recommend, therefore, that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Treaty and give its advice and consent to ratification."
"We pray to acknowledge God's sovereignty in our lives and our complete dependence on Him."
"The question is, who ought to make that decision? The Congress or the commanders? And as you know my position is clear, I'm a commander guy."
"I'm a commander guy."
"But slowly but surely, the truth will be known. Either we'll succeed or we won't succeed."
"Yesterday was the day that highlighted differences. Today's the day where we can work together to find common ground."
"And the definition of success, as I described, is, you know, sectarian violence down. Success is not no violence."
"And I thanked the President for his strong support in this war against extremists and terrorists."
