I want to go up there and see our forces and tell them how much I appreciate what they're doing.

I believe more strongly than ever before that the world has never had a better fighting force than the men and women who serve in the military service of our country.

America had a 20-year high in productivity increase in the last quarter of last year.

Let us resolve today to honor their sacrifice and their service by maintaining the best prepared and best equipped force in the world, always ready to meet any challenge.

Korea proves that democracy and human rights are not Western imports.

I think we have forged a remarkable partnership.

I did reaffirm my strong intention to have no further reduction in our military presence in this region as long as there is any outstanding question of security regarding this issue.

I do not see our efforts to get an agreement in the Uruguay round and this announcement today as in conflict.

Democracies... make better neighbors.

The best way for us to deter regional aggression, perpetuate the region's robust economic growth, and secure our own maritime and other interests is to be an active presence.

As I have said to the American people from the very beginning, an investment in Russia's future is good for the American people as well as good for the Russian people.

Forty-three years ago America and the Republic of Korea joined forces to preserve freedom on the peninsula.

I think that many of those acts discriminatory against Russia that date back to the cold war period will be removed from the books of Congress in this year.

Your nation's remarkable development has made Korea a model today for other nations seeking to join the ranks of the developed world.

It is essential that we put this relationship on a footing of mutual respect and mutual responsibility.

I believe the time has come to create a new Pacific community built on shared strength, shared prosperity, and a shared commitment to democratic values.

We've got to keep bringing our deficit down so we can keep these interest rates down and get our economy moving again.

I think the Chinese Government is very interested in supporting the position we have taken here.