If Congress does their part and we do our part in the administration, procurement reforms in the first year alone will save enough money to fund something Americans care deeply about.

I think that all they're doing is—here, this organization is like everybody else—they're going to lobby for the best deal they can get.

To the extent feasible and permitted by law, no executive department or agency shall promulgate any regulation that is not required by statute and that creates a mandate upon a State, local, or tribal government.

I am pleased that she has agreed to serve at the Commerce Department.

I feel very good about my conversation.

It's time the Federal Government viewed Federal purchasing as a major source of savings by creating a more efficient and responsive Federal procurement system.

These governments should have more flexibility to design solutions to the problems faced by citizens in this country without excessive micromanagement and unnecessary regulation from the Federal Government.

I have faith in Norm D'Amours' ability to uphold that responsibility.

We will do that, and we'll do it in a way that coordinates closely with the Egyptians as well.

It's our administration's position that the Secretary of State will continue to be very involved in the region.

I think it's very important to our country, and I'm working very hard on it.

The threat exists, the Egyptian authorities recognize it, and their policy towards it is one of working at the core issues.

The main part of the exercise is that certainly as long as Libya does not comply with these resolutions that we're going to have to reinforce sanctions and force them to comply.

We're also partners in a host of global efforts, from Operation Desert Storm to peacekeeping in Somalia today.

I want to discuss how we can continue to work together on a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

The United States looks forward to working closely with him, both on the peace process and regional issues.

She will be a welcome presence at the FAA.

I think it's very important that we resume the talks between Israel and Syria.