These individuals will bring to the Federal Government and the Education Department a wealth of experience in education and public service.

Ray is a good friend who I had the honor of serving with as a fellow Governor.

He brings the leadership and vision he has demonstrated throughout his years of public service to this critical assignment.

I ran for President because I wanted to change the country, working with you.

To designate the week of May 2 through May 8, 1994, as 'Public Service Recognition Week'.

I urge the people of the United States to participate in appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the vital contributions of employees of Federal, State, and local government.

I also encourage young Americans to learn more about the work done by public employees and to consider careers in public service.

I have probably spent more time in more different kinds of classrooms than any person who has had the privilege to hold this office.

Thank you very much, Mr. Vice President, for your remarks and your wonderful service and for your commitment to this project.

I think it's remarkable that he and his wife are continuing to work on these matters and are continuing to get out there.

None of them have been more significant than his service as Secretary of Defense.

I will always appreciate the thoughtful and dedicated and ultimately selfless service that Les Aspin provided to me and to this Nation over this last year.

I appreciate their willingness to serve.

Just as impressive is his commitment to public service.

In the end, the true test of our endeavors is whether they enrich the meaning of the lives of the people who live in this country.

We honor these people not for any private success, not for any personal pursuit of glory but for their selfless devotion to the public interest.

With their banking expertise and demonstrable commitments to public service, Anne Hall and Andrew Hove are outstanding choices for the FDIC Board.

With a long and distinguished record of achievement and public service, Joel Klein has proven himself one of the finest lawyers in Washington.