There has never been a better time to invest money in cancer research, ever.

We must build on today's achievement by assuring adequate funding for these and other initiatives that will help close the health status gap in this Nation.

My FY 2001 budget includes recommended funding levels of $98.0 million for operations.

We ought to give the States enough money to repair another 5,000 schools every single year for the next 5 years.

This year we've got $400 million in after-school programs.

There is no assurance that funds will go to improve instruction.

S. 2 would authorize only half of the one billion dollars requested by the President.

I am asking Congress to increase Amtrak funding by more than $400 million, or more than 70 percent.

This new funding will help provide vital resources and information to inform the public about poison control and assist parents in protecting the health and safety of their children.

I urge Congress to approve my request today for additional funding.

It is vital to the national security interests of the United States to furnish up to $15 million in funds made available under the heading 'Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs' of the Act, for assistance for KEDO.

And the lands legacy initiative in my new budget will provide permanent funding so that communities can conserve additional lands year after year.

I am designating $8.8 billion in emergency assistance to our Nation's farmers and ranchers.

We need to adequately fund our environmental budget and get those riders out of there.

Let's explain to them the HOPE scholarship.

I urge Congress to fully fund my lands legacy initiative this year and to work with me to secure permanent funding to continue these efforts well into the 21st century.

I am pleased that H.R. 2684 provides $19.8 billion for the medical care of our Nation's veterans.

We will continue to work closely with Congress to seek expedited action for funding.