Bill Clinton

Senator Dole and a lot of the other Republicans now in the Senate voted for the same kind of thing for Ronald Reagan in 1983.

Hockey is a tough game; it's a hard-hitting sport.

Sure. Of course. [At this point, one group of reporters left the room, and another group entered.] Japan's Support for Aid to Russia

I regret that it's happening. We met and discussed this morning what our other options are and whether our allies might now be willing to take further action. We may know some more before the end of the day.

You sent me to Washington to get our Government and economy moving after years of paralysis in policy.

The issue isn't politics. The issue is people.

I know the American people are tired of business as usual and politics as usual.

We must serve in order to allow our children -- and future generations -- to live up to their full potential.

I wanted first to do my weekly broadcast with the American people.

We are deeply saddened over the passing of President Turgut Ozal of Turkey.

The alliance of Turkey and the United States is stronger today because of the personal leadership of the late President.

This is not about deficit spending. We have offered a plan to cut the deficit.

The spirit of service is embodied in the people of America.

The world needs a strong Japan.

I stressed to the Prime Minister that I am particularly concerned about Japan's growing global current account and trade surpluses.

We're looking at a number of options.

I am very pleased that William Taylor, Tara O'Toole, and Judith Winston will be taking positions in my administration.

I don't know whether to say yes or no.

I think we'll talk about a lot of things today, many things.

All three of these people have distinguished themselves through public service throughout their careers.

Our good friends, like Japan, for some time have urged us to do this.

I think the spirit at which both sides bring to this leaves me, at least, with confidence we'll work our way through this in good shape

I believe in the need for strong Federal action to keep the economy going toward recovery and to create jobs.

I am prepared to do that.

I intend to fully and aggressively push the crime bill, which did not pass the Congress last year.