I am completely comfortable with the agreements that we have made and with the understandings between both Russia and Ukraine about how it will be handled.

We will act with other countries to strengthen the potential of the UN to support and establish peace.

I believe that Ukraine is a stronger nation today for having done this.

We believe that we've made some progress over the last 24 hours on that issue.

We support convening a special conference of the states' parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of Biological and Toxin Weapons.

They will take coordinated steps to increase the effectiveness of the activities of international organizations and mechanisms in order to improve human rights practices everywhere.

I think our relationships in that sense have been quite correct all along.

Let me say one final thing: The willingness of President Yeltsin to continue on the path of economic reform, I think, will be met positively by the international financial institutions.

I think history is on the side of the reformers.

We will be discussing the specific things we can do to keep the economic reform going in Russia.

I am pleased she has agreed to accept this important position.

I am pleased to name these hardworking individuals to serve as Regional and Deputy Regional Representatives for the Department of Education.

Throughout her career, Shirley Wilcher has dedicated her efforts to preventing discrimination in America's workplace and educational institutions.

I am delighted to see you again and deeply honored to be in this magnificent hall.

Each has demonstrated their commitment to improving education and will serve our country's schools and students well.

No one has said that they expect something like that in the near future.

That was my message in Brussels, where I met with our NATO and European Community allies.

I believe the United States must make clear to all of you first that we are committed to helping you continue your work of reform and renewal in peace.