Country first, politics-as-usual dead last; focus on reality, not rhetoric and not recklessness.

If community policing is more than a deployment of police officers, and is really a philosophy of law enforcement, it is two words: police and community.

I have nothing else to say at this time, except it's a high priority, we're working on it, and we're going to do our best to resolve it.

I believe in 'three strikes and you're out,' and I believe in trying to keep kids from making the first strike.

We need a leaner but not a meaner Government.

We can't do any of that if the people of this country feel afraid on their streets, in their homes, and in their schools.

This tragic loss of life was unnecessary.

If we can't change that, we're at risk of losing our great American middle class and of becoming a two-tiered society with a few successful people at the top and everyone else struggling below.

This middle class bill of rights will further the agenda of this administration and, more importantly, our common mission as Americans: to expand middle class incomes and opportunities.

With all the challenges we face today, ours is still the greatest country in the world.

Our people face greater challenges than ever to get ahead.

Transcript of a press briefing by Labor Secretary Bob Reich, Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, Education Secretary Richard Riley, and Chief of Staff Leon Panetta on the middle class bill of rights.

The White House announced the President has invited President Zhelyu Zhelev of Bulgaria to meet with him in Washington, DC, on February 13, 1995.

Jesus' birth demonstrates the infinite love of God.

By a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963, has designated December 17 of each year as 'Wright Brothers Day'.

Warm greetings to Americans everywhere during this joyous Christmas season.

Fifty years ago an American President proposed the GI bill of rights to help returning veterans from World War II go to college, buy a home, and raise their children.

I hereby delegate to the Governors of the United States Postal Service any authority vested in me by section 407(a) of title 39 of the United States Code.