If we can reform these procurement practices, we can probably do more there than in any other area of our national life in the short run to restore the confidence of the American people in their Government.

I believe that all that has to be part of the negotiating process.

It is outrageous for the Government to have rules and regulations which take those people's money from them and spend it on things that cannot be justified.

I don't think we have an option because I think the country can't walk away from this problem.

I've been willing to do that since February.

The funding authorized in the bill is critical to maintaining our Nation's defense capabilities.

The commitment is to reduce the government by 252,000.

I think that there will be a new enthusiasm for things that are government reform.

I transmit herewith the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Republic of Moldova Concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment.

We expect that in the next month or so, that information will be available.

This is a Government report that's fun to read.

They want to see some results.

A specific tenet, reflected in this Treaty, is that U.S. investment abroad and foreign investment in the United States should receive fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory treatment.

Joe Velasquez understands the importance of increasing voters' involvement in the political process, and I am confident he will ensure Americans of all concerns have a voice in our Government.

The Treaty will establish an agreed-upon legal basis for the protection and encouragement of investment.

There are stunning examples of Federal employees succeeding in this environment.

I believe, from all accounts, is willing to go everywhere and anywhere it can in order to sell this, and has done an extraordinary job.

It is designed to encourage economic opportunity—including investment, trade, and growth—in both countries.