Under Prime Minister Desai, the Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment not to acquire nuclear weapons and to refrain from the explosion of peaceful nuclear devices.

I express the hope that the significant improvement in bilateral relations would be continued and deepened.

I will continue to work with the Congress to assure more efficient health care for the American people.

India has always been in the forefront of the expansion of basic human rights.

We must make every effort to ensure that countries of the region can continue the process of promoting beneficial cooperation.

For the 40,000 Americans suffering from the severe disorder known as endstage renal disease, kidney dialysis and transplantation are essential and life-saving services.

I am today signing into law H.R. 11370, a bill authorizing appropriations for the settlement of all social services claims in dispute between States and the Federal Government under certain titles of the Social Security Act.

It is a compromise fair to all.

The bill authorizes an appropriation of $543 million to resolve disputes that have served as a continuing irritant to Federal-State relations for the past 6 years.

It shows what is possible when we work together in good faith.

True progress is measured by the extent to which we improve the lives of others.

Leadership is about inspiring others to strive for excellence and make a positive impact.

I think we have a fairly good prospect for getting this passed.

I will nominate Bruce P. Johnson, of Reno, Nev, to be a member of the United States Metric Board for a 2-year term.

It was not built upon a single person.

The proposal is good, sound, and fair.

The lobbying effort against this legislation is formidable, and the issue is in doubt.

The last time Washington had a champion was when Franklin Roosevelt was President.