Again we are here in the sanctuary of democracy, and once again our democracy has spoken.

Government is a partner to help us to do more for ourselves and for each other.

This legislation ensures that we'll change that.

I do not believe Government can solve all the problems.

Passing this program will help to preserve a critical export market, support thousands of our jobs, stop more illegal immigration.

It is about time that Congress lived by the same laws it places on the private sector.

In 2 years we've made a good start.

Our administration is doing everything in our power to make sure you get the relief you need.

Jacquelyn L. Williams-Bridgers, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of State, vice Sherman M. Funk, resigned.

We will do what is necessary to prevent this problem from happening.

With their help, we will return to the important business of electing Democrats at all levels of government.

It is not a blank check.

This is not a grant; it's not foreign aid; it is a loan guarantee.

These funds will help to begin the process of recovery.

I believe that we need a new sense in this country that the Government's job is to do what it can to provide more opportunity, but we need more responsibility from our citizens as well.

I hope it will this time, and I pledge to sign it quickly.

I believe we were right when we fought to bring this terrible deficit down.

Mr. Secretary, I loved having you here every day, and I'm really going to miss you.