I hereby determine and certify that the Government of Ethiopia has demonstrated a commitment to human rights.

Legislation to change the Commission's structure would be premature.

Government, like everything else, must evolve.

Today we're taking the first step.

The authorization levels in the bill are excessive.

The potential total Federal exposure for fines and penalties related to this situation could range up to about $5 billion per year.

Enforcement efforts have continued unabated.

The Department of Commerce has continued to administer the system of export controls, including antiboycott provisions, contained in the Export Administration Regulations.

We're going to try to do our part here at the Federal level.

He should be confirmed.

We're very interested in the restoration of the democratically elected government in Haiti.

Creation of a Federally-chartered, nominally private foundation to assist a Federal agency in accomplishing its mission would pose legal problems.

It is inappropriate to require in law that the Secretary ensure that agencies in his Department assist each other.

However, a continuing resolution is necessary at this time in order to keep the Government functioning while the Congress completes the appropriations process.

I was elected to try to protect the taxpayer as well as those who are unemployed, and that's exactly what I'm doing.

People who want Washington to solve all these problems are simply missing the point.

I'm going to continue to put forward what I think are the domestic priorities for this country and work to see them fulfilled.

Join us in a government of the extended hand, not the closed mind and the self-indulgent heart.