I am pleased that the Congress has just taken action to keep guns out of the hands of people with a history of domestic violence.

Enactment of this legislation reaffirms United States leadership in Antarctic affairs.

This legislation will end the confusion regarding liability for food recovery and donation operations through uniform definitions in one national law.

The bill, known as the 'Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act,' exempts those who recover or donate apparently fit food and groceries from criminal or civil liability arising from those activities.

Today I am proud to sign the Carjacking Correction Act of 1996.

That's plain wrong, and the legislation I am signing today will prevent this mistake from ever happening again.

This legislation says clearly: Sexual assault causes serious bodily injury.

This legislation dramatically increases the punishment for those who would influence, tamper with, or retaliate against witnesses, jurors, and court officers in Federal criminal cases.

This legislation is proof of the progress we can make for the American people when we put politics aside and join with each other in common cause.

This legislation will increase the security of all Americans—particularly women.

This bill is good for America.

I am disappointed that one of my priorities— a ban on physician 'gag rules'—was not included.

I am also pleased that the bill provides a $1.4 billion increase in funding for anti-drug programs.

I commend the Congress for not including any new earmarked highway projects.

I am pleased that the House voted last night to approve legislation that would improve our management of the national parks and other Federal lands.

This bill represents a victory for all Americans who treasure and want to preserve our natural resources.

This legislation proves that we can make progress when we all put politics aside and join across party lines to get the job done for our country.

This bill makes good on our pledge to keep our Armed Forces the best trained, best equipped fighting force on Earth.