I'd like to pay particular tribute to President Chirac for his leadership and his firmness in this crisis.

The time of return is near.

The Republican leadership continues to block a vote on an amendment to finish the job of hiring 100,000 teachers to reduce class size.

We have a special responsibility to the American people to take the lead in resolving this.

They're not only superb at what they do but that they're really good people and good citizens.

I did tell... I said, 'Reverend Rawlings, you're preaching to the saved.'

By agreeing in principle to a strong plan that would provide substantial self-government for the people of Kosovo, the negotiators on the Albanian side have shown courage and leadership.

I want to say how pleased I am to have the whole leadership here.

I commend the two Prime Ministers for demonstrating courage and leadership by coming together and addressing difficult issues that have long divided their countries.

I look forward to working with the CEO forum and other leaders in industry and education to give every child and teacher in America access to these high-tech tools for learning.

I know that he will continue to fight for what he believes in and will continue to be a proponent for America's progress.

Each assumed the Presidency at a crucial moment in our nation's history.

I wanted to be President—so that I could give young people like them the chance to make America a better place.

His manner was as strong and calming as his message.

The smallest man in the room that day was the largest; the frailest was the strongest.

The only way to do it is to stay ahead of the changes.

I have proposed budget increases to sustain American leadership across the frontiers of scientific knowledge.

I congratulate Representatives Chris Shays, Martin Meehan, and their colleagues for their courage and their persistence.