I believe we must do what we can to support the reform movement and to support democracy, a precious commodity anywhere in the world.

That's what I'm going to do.

Enactment of an expansion in the debt limit is necessary before then to avoid disruptions in Treasury borrowing and unnecessary uncertainty in the financial markets.

Freedom of speech is abused every day in the country.

The opportunity that lies before our Nation today is to answer the courageous call of Russian reform.

it is imperative that it be managed as efficiently as possible.

HHS is the biggest civilian Agency of the Federal Government.

I wish to speak about America's purposes in the world.

Whatever form it takes, your leadership will make an important contribution not only to the Navy but to the security of our great Nation.

I believe that freedom, like anything sweet, is hard to take from people once they have had a taste of it.

I'm proud of you and the work you do, and so is the Nation you have chosen to serve.

Three-quarters of these programs are targeted in the nongovernmental sector; and three-quarters are targeted on partners outside of Moscow.

I have determined that the following major producing and/or major transit countries do not meet the standards set forth.

Only the Russians can save Russian democracy, not the United States.

I'll have more to say about that tomorrow in Annapolis.

Things are going well.

It is in the vital national interests of the United States to certify the following countries: Afghanistan and Lebanon.

I hereby determine and certify that the following major narcotics producing and/or major narcotics transit countries have cooperated fully with the United States.