His real gift was translating complex stories about our democracy for the American people.

We will miss his counsel and friendship deeply.

Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Charles F.C. Ruff.

I think it will be very important for my successor to continue that dialog.

During her tenure as the longest serving Secretary in the history of the Department, she has directed the welfare reform process;

I think they will ratify it pretty soon.

I think they will do it as soon as they have a chance, probably early next year.

I congratulate Secretary Shalala on her appointment as president of the University of Miami.

I would say that they understand that the country is doing better, and they like that.

The democratic transition in the FRY, however, is far from over.

I hope that we'll continue to be active across a whole broad range of issues, including through this organization, to build a common economic future.

I believe that our partnership with Asia is stronger today than a decade ago and that Asia's future is brighter.

I am profoundly grateful.

Are we better off today than we were 8 years ago?

I brought arithmetic to Washington.

I believe we ought to have foreign aid, but I don't think we ought to just have foreign aid for the sake of foreign aid.

I want a new approach in Washington, D.C.

I want to promote a culture of life in America.