I have concluded that designation is appropriate at this time.

Government must be willing to supply the tools of that change.

Just look at the beauty around us today.

We want to abolish the artificial dividing line between what is work and what is learning.

My Administration looks forward to working closely with the Government of Ecuador and with the private sectors of the United States and Ecuador.

The business community has a critical role to play, not simply in saying, 'Here are the job skills that are needed, and here's what ought to be taught,' but also in monitoring that excellence.

I am grateful for the continuing support that the Congress has given to this effort.

This project has generated enormous interest in the 4 weeks since I announced it at a Westinghouse plant outside Baltimore.

The Technology Reinvestment Project will provide matching funds for efforts such as New York's defense diversification program.

Industry must take the lead and share the cost.

Through public investment and leadership we can do better.

I have called for a sensible, comprehensive energy policy that serves our future energy needs, protects our precious environment, and helps to build a growing economy.

We simply must act to ease the pain of defense downsizing, while capturing the great potential that defense workers and firms offer to meet pressing national economic needs.

There is no excuse for this.

Jolene Molitoris is a seasoned executive with direct experience in doing the kinds of things we need to be doing.

This is a children's day for America at The White House, and I'm glad you're here to make it so special.

One of the most important things we can do to improve our overall transportation system and to create high-wage manufacturing jobs is to improve and expand our Nation's rail system.

I want to welcome all of you here to the White House for the Easter egg roll and the Easter egg hunt.