It is wrong for us to defer this because of disagreements that are not necessary to resolve.

I blocked the assets in the United States, or in the control of United States persons, of foreign terrorists.

The national emergency declared on January 23, 1995, must continue in effect beyond January 23, 1996.

I declared a national emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security.

I am not entirely discouraged.

Terrorist groups continue to engage in activities with the purpose or effect of threatening the Middle East peace process, and that are hostile to U.S. interests in the region.

I am committed to finishing this job.

I hereby extend to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources the privileges and immunities that provide or pertain to immunity from suit.

The crisis with respect to the grave acts of violence committed by foreign terrorists that threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process that lead to the declaration on January 23, 1995, of a national emergency has not been resolved.

A lot of good has come out of these talks.

Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of our good friend Barbara Jordan.

Hillary and I join the University of Texas, the Nation, and all those who fight for equal rights and justice in mourning the death of a great woman and a gifted public servant.

His tenure at the Board was marked by integrity, intelligence, and candor.

It is my deep regret to learn of Alan Blinder's decision not to seek a second term as Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

I am personally appreciative of her efforts to address the difficult problem of illegal immigration as Chair of the Commission on Immigration Reform.

Barbara's words flowed with heartfelt conviction and her actions rang of indefatigable determination.

Her eloquent voice, which articulated the views and concerns of millions of Americans, was always a source of inspiration to us.

That's why I still believe we need the right kind of affirmative action.