We learned in the 1980's that we had to be about bold, persistent experimentation.

Having someone with Ken Brody's experience and knowledge at the helm of the Export-Import Bank will help to ensure the orderly flow of trade and the promotion of American exports, a vital part of our Nation's economy.

The American people want their political system and their Government to end gridlock, to face problems, and to make progress.

If you just want me to do things that are easy, you should have elected somebody else President.

This house is your house, that I am well aware of the fact that I am just a temporary tenant.

I'll tell you what, this is a lot bigger deal at home than me getting elected President.

I intend to do my very best to be faithful to the lessons that I learned as a Governor.

I just wanted to say hello and we're proud of you.

This is something that I have looked forward to for some time.

Well, you've come a long way in a short time and with a lot of courage.

I think a lot of you said this, but I just want to close with this: It's easy for people to talk about family values, but it's also important for us to value families.

One of the things that we are determined to do here in Washington is open the Government to you.

The Department of Commerce will play a leading role in the development of a high skill, high wage economy.

I hereby direct you to submit to me prior to July 15, 1993, a draft of an Executive order ending discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in determining who may serve in the Armed Forces of the United States.

I still think I'm right; I feel comfortable about the way we have done this; and I'm going to maintain the commitment that I have.

By allowing workers to tend to vital family and health care needs without jeopardizing their jobs, this legislation would provide American workers with rights enjoyed by workers in virtually every other advanced industrial nation.

I do not expect that to spark this kind of problem.

This compromise is not everything I would have hoped for or everything that I have stood for, but it is plainly a substantial step in the right direction.