I am very pleased to make these nominations today to two extremely important positions.

Enactment of this bill is an important first step.

I was impressed with all of the candidates,

I don't think you should assume anything until you hear the statement today.

I, therefore, declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Washington.

but Russ Canan stood out because of his broad support within the District of Columbia legal community,

I think that people should be very reassured by the incredibly rapid work done by the law enforcement officials involved.

I have declared a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the State of Washington due to damage resulting from severe storms and high winds.

We are recognizing the fact that more and more Americans who lose their jobs now don't expect to go back to those old jobs.

I think the American people should be very much reassured by the speed with which the law enforcement folks responded to this circumstance.

I think you should wait until the—I think, first of all, the American people should be very proud of the work done by the law enforcement authorities.

I'm deeply honored.

I commend the Congress for its swift action to ensure that there will be continued help for millions of jobless Americans who want to work to support their families but cannot find jobs.

It is time now to get on to the important work of stimulating our economy and putting the American people back to work.

we heard nothing but the highest praise for Mr. Canan's professional skills and talents from those who know his work the best,

No working group of the Government before they have a proposal—that would be like opening the White House at every staff meeting we have.

I believe that, as a Nation, we have a moral obligation, as well as an economic interest, to help these families stay afloat while they attempt to find jobs.

Thank you for your good work, and thank you for the award.