I am convinced that when future students look upon this time, they will rank John Shalikashvili as among the greatest Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff America ever had.

He never expected their gratitude or applause, but he does want to sharpen their capabilities, improve their welfare, and lift their morale.

His service to our Nation, spanning 39 years, rises from the ranks of Army private to the highest military office in the land.

I'll miss a lot of things about Shali, but perhaps most of all I'll miss the integrity he always displayed in being my closest military adviser.

Tonight it is my privilege to honor the leaders of that culture, our artists and scholars and those who support their work.

We need good candidates to come forward.

Today, through your strong leadership and quiet diplomacy, you are serving also as a different kind of peacemaker.

We are in the breach.

Congratulations—the credit for this stunning turnaround goes to you.

We have to be the solution.

Just as I have benefited time and again from her counsel and her judgment, the American people will benefit from her leadership.

I am honored to be here with all of you, humbled and encouraged by your passionate commitment to education.

Nothing is more important for maintaining America's leadership in the world than preserving the bipartisan consensus on national security policy.

It is clear, and I'm certain.

I believe he loves our country, and I believe that it really—he measures himself in no small measure by what he achieves and whether he actually gets something done for the country.

I told everyone at all the balls yesterday that I felt better at the second Inauguration than the first because the country was better.

I think the President has shown particular leadership in using this as an opportunity to bring people together.

Bill Perry downsized without downgrading morale.