If we had one that worked, if there was a system of crop insurance that worked, we wouldn't have to worry about it.

This bill does not nearly provide what I believe is necessary to help our economy.

This government-wide effort will cost over $5 billion in the next five years.

Unlike past administrations the President clearly understands the needs of this region -- not just the environmental needs, but also the economic needs.

Too often in the past the issues which this plan addressed have simply wound up in court while the economy, the environment, and the people suffered.

Those indirect jobs are created and supported through this job creation package the President has outlined.

I hope that we can explore stronger and broader trade relations.

I think the problem is, we're doing too little of some of the things we do well, and we're doing too much of things that Government can't really have much of an impact on except to slow down the job machine.

I have determined that it is appropriate to modify the application of duty-free treatment under the GSP currently being afforded to certain articles.

Because we are acting to put our house in order, America will go to that meeting for the first time in years in a strong position to lead the world toward growth.

Fewer bank failures means more and cheaper bank loans to America's businesses and communities.

I think it's worth just closing with the thought that there are a lot of people in this country who are genuinely insecure today.

Today's announcement by the FDIC is another tangible benefit brought on by the progress of our deficit reduction plan and the lower interest rates it has produced.

We can't really revive the whole fabric of our economy until we put the society back together in the places where it's broken.

My budget has 200 specific spending cuts over the previous Bush budget.

I am firmly committed to the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Let me just mention two or three things that should be reassuring to small businesses.

One of the arguments for having the right kind of trade agreement with Mexico is to raise incomes in Mexico and create more jobs there.