The great and proud nation of Egypt has shown the way toward peace in the Middle East and now should show the way toward democracy in the Middle East.

Securing democracy in Iraq is the work of many hands.

It is a sad moment for me to hear that.

We will stay the course.

Things are changing in America to the better.

We believe in local control of schools.

Saddam Hussein continues to pose a threat to peace.

We're going to win the Governor's race.

America has confidence in you.

This is an important piece of legislation.

Tony Blair, clearly a friend.

I want to wish President-elect Bush, Vice President-elect Cheney, their families and entire administration the very best.

I salute you and wish you success and much happiness.

I hope my actions today will help bring closure and finality to these matters.

I have issued a new Executive Order to lift, with respect to future transactions, the economic sanctions imposed pursuant to Executive Order 13088.

I have annually transmitted notices of the continuation of this national emergency to the Congress and the Federal Register.

Nothing you have accomplished has been accomplished through violence and nothing will be.

Now, more than ever, is the time for courageous leadership.