Politics

I want to make it clear that the Senators who are here and others strongly support what is being done.

Today the Senate passed our national service program, one of my top legislative priorities.

I think we need a balanced package.

All of the things that this Government does, it does pretty well.

I think we've shown a lot more party cohesion than the Republicans have.

I have to face the fact that that's where it is.

I don't think it has anything to do with principle, and I don't think it's personal.

We think we have some options to offset it.

We are determined to do that.

There will be many more budget cuts.

Tonight I will address the Nation about my plans to put our economic house in order.

I pledged to the American people that I would do my best to fulfill the campaign commitment of 1992 to change the way Washington works.

By breaking the gridlock and ending the filibuster on national service today, the Senate scored two victories.

The Government can't do it.

I do for a couple of reasons.

Let me just give you some examples of how they'll be created.

California also has to examine its situation.

I look forward to her speedy confirmation by the full Senate.