Shutting down the Government again would be unbelievably irresponsible.
Barbara's magnificent voice is silenced. But she left the vivid air signed in her honor.
We can end this budget stalemate.
All we are trying to do is to make this Government of the United States honest.
The American dream is slipping away from too many people.
George Burns' knowing smile and dry wit have touched the hearts and funny bones of three generations.
We are very proud of this mission, proud of this crew.
Two Government shutdowns so far have cost taxpayers about a billion-and-a-half dollars.
A spirit of harmony will survive in America only if each of us remember that we share a common destiny.
I urge them not to do that.
We must remain both a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws.