I have long believed that we will not give the middle class the economic growth and health care reform it needs unless we also reform our political system.

It's good to see that it brings Congress together as well.

Today's vote is a breakthrough in the fight to give the Government back to the American people.

You know, I don't believe that.

The United States still needs an aggressive program.

I urge the House to act quickly on its own campaign finance reform bill.

Our support requires making sure that the project is well managed and that the Congress is informed of the full costs and anticipated benefits of the program.

This new board will ensure independence, coherence, quality, and journalistic integrity in our surrogate and other broadcast services.

Our victory in the cold war was due not only to the strength of our forces but also to the power of our ideas.

I have always thought that Roe v. Wade was the most difficult case decided in the last 25 years because it was such a difficult issue.

I am pleased to take an important step in the promotion of democracy by putting in place my proposal for strengthening one of the most effective foreign policy tools we have, our international broadcasting programs.

His combination of hands-on business experience, sterling academic credentials, and previous Government service in three administrations amply equips him to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.

Together we can make a difference for the better.

I was saddened to hear of the death today of former Governor and Treasury Secretary John Connally.

I have full confidence in his ability to maintain our strong relationship with Italy, an important ally whose friendship America highly values.

As we seek to expand free and fair trade with all of our partners around the world, I am very pleased to be naming Jeff Garten to this important post.

Let me tell you something about Bosnia.

I don't have any reaction at this time.