Politics

Without the capacity to expand trade and to generate more economic opportunities we will, first of all, not be able to fulfill our global responsibilities.

I'm very thankful for that.

I have encouraged it economically; I have encouraged it politically; I have encouraged it in terms of security.

I think today's action is a good step in the right direction.

It was a strong and entirely appropriate response.

We will continue to support the peace process.

Our Ukraine policy over the last 23 months has taken many twists and turns.

After our meeting, I visited the Istiqlal Mosque.

That's what I would like, and I think that's a worthy goal.

Today, I am announcing my intention to appoint several folks to important positions.

I believe it will happen for two reasons.

I want to thank President Soeharto for hosting this meeting and for his leadership in crafting the agreement.

I am willing to cooperate.

I remain committed to pursuing our human rights agenda.

I believe that the business of politics is to give the maximum opportunity for the positive economic forces in the world to succeed.

Our goal is an ambitious one.

I hereby report to the Congress that I have exercised my statutory authority to declare a national emergency.

When America makes a commitment, we keep that commitment.