The world economy, the world environment, the world AIDS crisis, the world arms race: they affect us all.

It is time to break the bad habit of expecting something for nothing from our Government or from each other.

Our democracy must be not only the envy of the world but the engine of our own renewal.

Today we celebrate the mystery of American renewal.

Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man.

The real differences around the world today are not between Jews and Arabs; Protestants and Catholics; Muslims, Croats, and Serbs. The real differences are between those who embrace peace and those who would destroy it; between those who…

Every year from now on, we are going to have more registered voters and more people voting. We are going to make the system work.

I think it should be reenacted. And I will support that.

Today, I have asked you here to announce the first members of our economic team.

Leon Panetta brought a unique combination of strong leadership and superb technical skills.

I’m going to work my heart out with these people to construct a strong, long-term plan for economic growth, for jobs, for incomes, and to reduce our national debt.

The Treasury will still be the place where the President's economic views are spoken for after the President does it.

Bob Rubin has enjoyed a brilliant career at his firm, and has throughout manifested concern for the welfare of all Americans.

Our nation faces two deficits, a budget deficit and an investment deficit.

I think that if you go back to the campaign structure that we tried to provide, which really did defy past organizations because it was less hierarchical and more teamwork oriented, that’s what I expect to provide here.

We need to know more about it than we now know.

When Lloyd Bentsen agreed to serve as Secretary of the Treasury, it is safe to say I succeeded.

I am going to move forward on that.