I am heartened to know that Governor Celeste will help in our fight to bring health security to every American.

I am pleased to announce that William Daley has agreed to serve as Chairman of the administration's Task Force on the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Passage of the NAFTA is a high priority of our administration, and the appointment of Bill Daley to coordinate our efforts for its adoption should be viewed as a signal of my personal commitment.

This agreement is a significant net plus for the American economy.

Governor Celeste is a strong, effective, charismatic leader, and a remarkable motivator of people.

I believe that the package of confidence-building measures is fair and balanced.

it is important to the national interest that up to $ 6,300,000 of the $ 14,000,000 of the funds previously authorized for use in support of Angolan repatriation be available to meet the urgent and unexpected needs of Mozambican refugees…

It would be tragic if this opportunity to move forward were missed.

This agreement means more trade, more exports, and more jobs for the United States.

The case for NAFTA is strong, and in Bill Daley I have found the strongest possible advocate to make that case.

Whether we gain jobs or not, and gain good jobs, depends on whether there is more demand for American products and services.

I believe, as I said repeatedly, that if we could get these side agreements... this trade agreement means a better future for America's workers, for American industry, for the American economy.

Today, more and more women are leading the way through advancements in law, science, business, and the arts.

I treasure the partnership that I have had with so many of you.

Health care reform will boost job creation in the private sector if it is done right.

Doing nothing means more people lose their coverage.

We are spending over 14 percent of our income on health care.

I want to thank the NGA and especially the Governors who have worked with us throughout this process.