I have an intense interest in the changes that are going on in Japan now, and I am watching them with great admiration.

We cannot confuse our objectives with our problems.

Tomorrow all of us will go for a day of discussion on beautiful Blake Island.

I strongly recommend that the Congress consider issuance of a joint resolution to bring this agreement into force at an early date.

We have common concerns about the conditions in our neighborhood, about regional trade barriers, about our shared environment.

I always believe the best beginning in a challenging situation is to be as frank and forthright as possible.

I called President Salinas, and I told him that the Vice President and Chief of Staff McLarty would be available to go to Mexico City when NAFTA is ratified by both nations.

I am pleased to transmit herewith a report of the activities of the United States Government in the United Nations and its affiliated agencies during the calendar year 1992.

I believe that the only way a rich country can grow richer is to find more customers for its products and services.

We want to build a free trading relationship that will support the growth of Asia and support jobs in our nations.

We want very much to continue to buy from those Asian countries, and we want them to buy our products.

Seattle has been wonderful to me.

There is simply no evidence that the United States or any other wealthy country can grow jobs and increase incomes unless the world economy is growing.

Our economic strategy is simple, direct, and I think correct: Put our own economic house in order.

Ultimately, this meeting is about the jobs, the incomes, and the futures of the American people.

It is for us now to make sure that this agreement is speedily passed by the United States Senate.

In Tucker Melancon and Ginger Berrigan, the people of Louisiana will have just that.

I call upon all Americans to join in honoring military families throughout the world.