Bill Clinton

Good afternoon, Bob. [Mr. Connor thanked the President and asked if he planned to relieve the burden of unfunded Federal mandates.]

Yeah, I've met with the whole Republican caucus. And I meet with the Republican leadership, with the Democrats every other week.

Well, I think in the end they will do it because I think that all the Republican Members have gone on strike basically. We've reached out to them. We've tried to negotiate with them. And they have basically said, you know, they don't want…

Sure it is. Sure it is. I mean, I'm sure it is. I've got to learn--you know it is. But I'll tell you this, I've got an administra- tion that's tried to face the problems of this country. Everybody up here is trying to do right by America…

Probably--I don't know--anyway, often. I talk to him often on the phone. And I see him with some frequency, and I hope to see him again pretty soon to discuss this. But you know, it's not unusual for me every week, a time or two, to pick…

Well, now I want you to say a word to your brother. You have proved that you are a person of fewer words than--[laughter]-- than the President or your brother. Congratulations.

Well, I just had the Governors of six States, including Iowa, in to see me to talk about how we could help people get over the flood damage, and I certainly hope we can do a good job of that. Mr. Harkin. Hopefully you will do your best.

Frank, what we all want to know here is whether you are wet or dry. I've been to Iowa twice, and I know how much flooding you've had. So tell us how it is around where you live. Mr. Harkin. Today it is humid and muggy. I did watch on TV…

Thanks for saying that.'' What we all want to know is whether you are wet or dry. Mr. Harkin. It is a great moment to talk to you, Mr. President.

Frank, this is Bill Clinton. I'm really glad to be able to talk with you now that the text telephone system is in place nationwide. And I'm here with your brother, Tom, who just gave a great speech. If it hadn't been for you, I don't think…

We also are discussing how we're going to deal with the APEC meeting, who is going to come from all the 15 countries. And of course, who comes will be in part, I think, determined by how much we'll want to pursue this discussion there. But…

Well, I hope not. I certainly have no reason to believe that it is, but obviously I'm concerned about it. I think the Syrians have shown commendable restraint so far. And I don't think we should let Hezbollah and all these groups that…

These are my friends. This group had always supported an aggressive approach to deficit reduction, the balanced approach. Middle East Peace Talks

Nobody defended it; nobody said what was in it.

The Committee bill would fund the President's request for budget authority sufficient to meet the $67.6 million investment proposal for SBA Sec. 7(a) loan guarantees.

We strongly supports the Committee's action that fully funds the investment proposals for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

I am saddened by the devastating losses caused by the flooding of the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

I think Hezbollah should stop its attacks, and I think Israel should stop the bombardments.

I will have appropriate consultations with Congress and appropriate conversations with the American people.

We are pleased, however, that two provisos restricting the activities of the Board would be removed upon nomination and confirmation of a new Board.

I think that they should always be willing to talk, but we're not going to try to impose a settlement on them.

If the United Nations troops were attacked there, we would do our part to protect it and by making available air power.

They're here united in an unwavering desire and commitment to the health of the American economy over continued political rhetoric.

I believe in the super collider, and I believe in the space station.

I think the embargo against Cuba should stand until there is a real movement toward freedom and democracy.