This is a good thing for the American people.

This is the first step.

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

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

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

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

There is established the National Science and Technology Council.

We didn't do anything.

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

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

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

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

This will make a difference, this crime bill.

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

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

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.

Our goal this week will be to do some of both.