Bill Clinton: “Thank you very much. Thank you, and good morning. Let me begin by saying how very pleased I am for the support we are…”

“Thank you very much. Thank you, and good morning. Let me begin by saying how very pleased I am for the support we are receiving from all around the world for our stand against Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction program. Friends and allies share our conviction that Saddam must not be allowed to develop nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons or the missiles to deliver them. Yesterday the Governments of Canada and Australia announced that they are prepared to join the United States, Great Britain, and other allies in a military operation should one prove necessary. As I have said before, I hope we can avoid the use of force. The choice is up to Saddam Hussein. Let the weapons inspectors back on the job with free and unfettered access. But if Saddam will not comply with the will of the international community, we must be prepared to act. And I am very grateful that others are prepared to stand with America. Now, today, as has been said, I am transmitting to Congress the annual ``Economic Report of the President.'' Let me begin by thanking the Council of Economic Advisers for their hard work in preparing the report. I also want to thank our wonderful economic team for all they have done to promote prosperity for the American people. As the ``Economic Report of the President'' makes clear, our economy is strong; our prosperity is deep; our prospects are bright. For 5 years our Nation has pursued a new economic strategy for the information age.…”