Bill Clinton

I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Washington... is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

H.R. 920 combines compassion with a healthy dose of common sense.

I believe that, as a Nation, we have a moral obligation, as well as an economic interest, to help these families stay afloat while they attempt to find jobs.

It is time now to get on to the important work of stimulating our economy and putting the American people back to work.

I think you should wait until the—I think, first of all, the American people should be very proud of the work done by the law enforcement authorities.

I have declared a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the State of Washington due to damage resulting from severe storms and high winds.

We heard nothing but the highest praise for Mr. Canan's professional skills and talents from those who know his work the best,

This legislation will provide critical assistance to the unemployed and their families by extending the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program.

I was impressed with all of the candidates,

I don't think you should assume anything until you hear the statement today.

Enactment of this bill is an important first step.

I, therefore, declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Washington.

I think that people should be very reassured by the incredibly rapid work done by the law enforcement officials involved.

But Russ Canan stood out because of his broad support within the District of Columbia legal community,

Well, the last report I got this morning was pretty good, based on the last information I had. And I haven't talked directly to General Powell today, but he thinks they've gone pretty well, and I have to rely partly on--largely on his…

Well, I expect there will be a lot more as we go along. I just don't think we should shut the Congress down while we all look for them. Keep in mind that we've got more than they've had in a long time, and we need to go forward with this…

The truth is we can't achieve the savings we want simply by cutting funds.

We want to make improving the way Government does business a permanent part of how Government works.

We intend for this to be a bipartisan and a citizen Government effort.

I want to go. I haven't been invited yet.

We'll ask the public to help us improve services and cut waste by calling an 800 number or by writing to the Vice President.

We have enough of them already.

I have asked for a list of very specific actions we can take now, agency by agency, program by program.

The American people deserve a Government that is both honest and efficient, and for too long they haven't gotten it.

All eligible citizens deserve equal access to registration.