I applaud the sponsors of this important legislation.

We have enjoyed back-to-back budget surpluses for the first time in over 40 years.

The country, in general, is in the best shape perhaps it's ever been.

We feel a high level of confidence about where we are with the Y2K problems.

We must continue to do more.

It forces America's schoolchildren to pay the price for Congress' failure to make responsible choices.

He feels very good about what has happened here.

I am determined to put an end to such violations of privacy.

It means we have to save Social Security for the baby boom generation.

Let's get whatever relief we can.

We have to create a conducive environment for business to thrive.

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

Agencies should aggressively seek training, facilitation, and mediation assistance that can help foster an environment where partnerships can succeed and thrive.

When I came into office, the deficit was $290 billion.

This guy kills himself to fulfill his responsibilities to his country and to his party in Washington and to his district back home.

Today my budget negotiators are continuing to work with Congress to finish the job.

Given the urgent need to get the pay increase out and to begin the modernization programs, it was the right thing to do.

I think we should focus on the bills where the real flaws are.