Don't tread on us.

This American action was taken based on the self-defense provisions of Article 51 of the U.N. Charter.

We could not and have not let such action against our Nation go unanswered.

To try to figure out what Saddam -- what is in Saddam Hussein's mind is the path to madness.

I want to congratulate Senators Mitchell, Sasser, and Moynihan for their leadership, their colleagues for their courage, and the American people for demanding that the deficit come down through tough spending cuts and a Tax Code that asks…

I have determined to continue the review of the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Honduras.

I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Albania as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the GSP.

I challenged the Senate to pass a plan that met these principles: It had to reduce the deficit by $500 billion; it had to be balanced between spending cuts and taxes.

The Senate met these challenges, and that's why this vote is a victory for the American people.

Applying adequate enforcement standards and tracking the well-being of our Nation's work force are two of the Labor Department's most important responsibilities.

Tonight the Senate voted for growth over gridlock by passing our plan to cut deficit spending by $500 billion and lock the savings in a deficit reduction trust fund.

The Senate sent a strong signal to middle class Americans that Washington can work to create jobs, increase incomes, and spur economic growth.

I have received the advice of the United States International Trade Commission on whether any industries in the United States are likely to be adversely affected by such waivers.

I have determined that it is appropriate to provide for the suspension of preferential treatment under the GSP for articles that are currently eligible for such treatment and that are imported from Mauritania.

I have determined that Mauritania no longer meets the eligibility requirements set forth in the GSP law.

Bernard Anderson and Katharine Abraham will fulfill them with rigor and integrity.

Because we are acting to put our house in order, America will go to that meeting for the first time in years in a strong position to lead the world toward growth.

I have determined that it is appropriate to modify the application of duty-free treatment under the GSP currently being afforded to certain articles.