I am convinced of the need to increase our effort to achieve equal treatment for women throughout the Nation.

We admire your great performances, and we believe that this will be one further step toward full normalization of relationships between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America.

I have made clear before that ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment is and will remain a priority with this Administration.

I want to make certain that the Administration's strong commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action is recognized and understood by all Americans.

I'm deeply grateful for your visit to me.

We love our land, and part even of our religious conviction is that we should be good stewards of it.

It is through such programs that we can expect to remove the effects of discrimination and ensure equal opportunities for all Americans.

My successes you can blame on FFA; my failures you can blame on the fact that I left farming and went into the Navy for a while.

This is the most ambitious cultural exchange that we've ever had with your country.

It's a great pleasure for me as President of our country to welcome to the United States such distinguished artists and performers from the People's Republic of China.

I propose rescission of $500 million in unneeded budget authority.

I learned how to be a leader in a small group which was highly competitive.

Compassion and empathy are critical for creating a more equitable and just world.

Leadership requires courage to confront challenges and the wisdom to know when to seek counsel.

I want to thank all members, both Democrats and Republicans, for the diligence and thoroughness with which they have worked.

I look forward to speedy House floor action on this legislation, which is so important to making our Government better serve the American people.

I am extremely pleased that the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee has today voted to report the civil service reform act.

I feel that is a major accomplishment.