I am confident that he will be the kind of effective administrator that our foreign assistance programs need at this time.

His proven effectiveness and his commitment to democratic change make him an ideal choice.

We must all work together to get our Government back on track.

We can begin with this program.

Americans don't want handouts; they just want a hand up, a chance to work and to provide for their own.

My thoughts and prayers are with the relatives and the shipmates of those five servicemen who are missing at sea.

I assured the Chancellor that the United States intends to remain politically and strategically engaged in Europe.

Helmut Kohl, over more than a decade of service in his present position, has proved himself time and again to be a true friend and staunch ally of the United States.

I think he's been remarkably deft in his dealing with the issue so far.

If the world is to progress and prosper, the United States and Germany must work closely together.

I think the real issue is whether the cumulative impact of the events of the last few days will bring the Serbs to the signing table.

We will give our full energies to helping reach a fair and permanent solution to the Cyprus dispute.

this stimulus package is an essential bridge from today's weak recovery to the development of a Stronger base for long-term growth.

We believe that a solution to the dispute over the name of the former Yugoslav Republic must be found rapidly.

I am asking these people today to fill roles which are absolutely essential for the effective workings of this Government.

Today, those ideas continue to strengthen the United States.

We have a big stake in their success, and we've got a lot of commercial potential there.

I am delighted to sign this proclamation recognizing Greek Independence Day and celebrating the democracy that we share in the United States with Greece.