Advances in the sciences enhance our understanding of ourselves and the world about us.

This is very good legislation.

I am particularly proud of the spirit of cooperation between the Congress and the administration in the evolution of this bill.

The Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 represents the most comprehensive and far-reaching farm and rural credit bill since the enactment of the Bankhead-Jones Act some 40 years ago.

The United States will respond to ASEAN's own regional priorities and programs.

Building a healthy world economy will be a long process involving many countries.

I welcome today's vote in the House of Representatives which clears the way for a speedy end to the arms embargo on Turkey.

I will nominate Karl Bowers, of Estill, S.C., to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.

Today's decision by the House is a crucial step toward strengthening the vital southern flank of NATO.

My administration will continue to press for a just and lasting solution in Cyprus.

Both Greece and Turkey are valued and respected allies of the United States.

Leadership is about making decisions that are guided by principle and integrity.

This is a good year for our Nation, and this is a wonderful day for me.

It's been 12 years since the United States had a gold medal brought back to us from the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.

I would like to congratulate those who are forming the new Institute of Museum Services.

I spend a large part of my life listening to beautiful music in the Oval Office.

We are blessed not only by great performers, great composers, great artists, but also by great museums.

Democracy is not just a system of government; it is a way of life.