And they need medical care.

I look forward to her speedy confirmation by the full Senate.

California also has to examine its situation.

I am pleased that the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources has recognized the talents and capabilities of Dr. Joycelyn Elders.

First of all, they can tell their constituents that almost every small business in their district will be eligible for a tax reduction if they invest more in their business.

The plan will reduce the deficit by very close to $500 billion, equally divided between spending cuts and revenue increases.

By breaking the gridlock and ending the filibuster on national service today, the Senate scored two victories.

Let me just give you some examples of how they'll be created.

The Government can't do it.

I do for a couple of reasons.

That's the thing that is strangling the American economy long-term.

Of every $10 of deficit reduction, half of it is in spending cuts.

I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff...

I think the bill will pass the Congress in the next couple of days and come right to me for my signature.

Keep in mind that gasoline in America is the cheapest of any country in the world.

When an emergency struck, the young people we honor today didn't wait, they acted.

Today we honor things that matter more, the potential of the human heart and the courage of even the very young.

The Government should make a bigger sacrifice than the taxpayers.