This legislation, therefore, literally holds the key to a new era for our economy.

This is a test for all of us, a test of whether the leaders of this country can serve the people who sent us here.

The legislation will preserve and strengthen Medicare, adding new coverage for prescription drugs.

Our current health insurance system offers no protection for people who lose their jobs, move, decide to change jobs, get sick, or have a family member with an illness.

The 'Health Security Act of 1993' holds the promise of a new era of security for every American.

They want to know if they're asked to go back to school, if they're asked to embrace the challenges of expanded trade, if they're asked to compete and win in a global marketplace, that if they do what they're supposed to do, they'll be…

This legislation recognizes that America cannot, and need not, adopt one model of health care reform.

It guarantees every single American a comprehensive package of health benefits.

We must not ask any American to give up the quality of health care.

I have today just one simple request: I ask that before the Congress finishes its work next year, you pass and I sign a bill that will actually guarantee health security to every citizen of this great country of ours.

Each of these judicial nominees has had a legal career distinguished by high levels of achievement and the respect of their colleagues.

It guarantees security by providing every American and legal resident with a comprehensive package of health care benefits that can never be taken away.

It promotes true competition in the health care marketplace.

I expect great things from each of them on the Federal bench.

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

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.

Each agency shall review its waiver application process and take appropriate steps to streamline that process.