This is not all that complicated.

If this bill passes in its present form, I will veto it, yes.

I have determined that it is necessary to reflect accurately the intended tariff treatment provided for in the Uruguay Round Agreements.

We can actually improve the system by making it less hidebound and by innovating as Americans are innovating.

Exporting is Everybody's Business.

This Paperwork Reduction Act helps us to conquer a mountain of paperwork that is crushing our people and wasting a lot of time and resources.

Nothing is more precious, I see as I get older, than your own time.

I do proclaim that:

The bill would also establish numerous overly broad or otherwise counterproductive conditions on the ability to provide foreign assistance and conduct related programs.

I have decided that it is necessary and appropriate to modify the HTS to make such conforming changes.

I have determined, pursuant to sections 504(a)(1), (c)(1), and (c)(2) of the Trade Act, that certain beneficiary developing countries should no longer receive preferential tariff treatment under the GSP.

This diminution of U.S. global leadership, which this bill endorses, is short-sighted and dangerous.

Les Aspin accomplished greatly because he cared greatly.

Les Aspin was unique.

I am proud to see it working so well.

We cannot allow ourselves to be frightened or intimidated into a bunker mentality.

Our job is to minimize the fear that can seep into a society.

I salute you all.