Government

This is the first step.

I want to especially thank Congresswoman Leslie Byrne for joining us.

PCAST shall terminate 2 years from the date of this order unless extended prior to that date.

There is established the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology.

There is established the National Science and Technology Council.

PCAST shall advise the President, through the Assistant, on matters involving science and technology.

The public has made clear that it expects change in the way Washington works and politics is conducted.

It represents an important step toward the goals of the NPR -- a more effective, efficient, and responsive government.

This legislation is a major step toward ensuring that Government serves the national interest and not narrow interests.

We didn't do anything.

We've agreed that our economic policies should be opened, not closed.

This will make a difference, this crime bill.

Oh, no, no. Not dead for this session.

I'm having an analysis sent to me.

I hope that that amendment will be defeated and that our approach will be embraced.

Together, we have made major strides in bringing down the deficit while still taking the steps we need to ensure national security and economic growth.

I herewith report four new and two revised deferrals of budget authority, totaling $7.8 billion.

I strongly recommend that the Congress consider issuance of a joint resolution to bring this agreement into force at an early date.