Bill Clinton

We know that we can improve the environment and the economy at the same time.

The party which, in its drive for unity, discipline, and success, ever decides to exclude new ideas, independent conduct, or insurgent members is in danger.

We all recognize, I believe, that we need to modernize and reform the Medicare program, to extend its life, to make it more efficient and more competitive and better able to meet the challenges of the baby boom generation's aging.

Elections are about the future, and so is governance.

Whether we like it or not, we're all in this boat together.

The role of government, while different, is still profoundly important.

We begin the new century on a high note.

I am asking Congress to increase Amtrak funding by more than $400 million, or more than 70 percent.

I have waited 35 years for my country to have that chance.

Laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind.

Every child deserves a high-quality education.

We will not fail our children by tolerating failing schools.

We're taking two unprecedented steps.

Everyone counts; everyone deserves a chance; everyone has a role to play; and we all do better when we help each other.

I look forward to working with the Congress to ensure that the world's best Coast Guard remains as its motto proclaims: Semper Paratus—Always Ready.

The Coast Guard will continue to safeguard America's maritime safety and security.

I appreciate the support of the Congress in this action.

I am confident that with the right tools and the right support we can, together, bring new opportunity with new investment to Native Americans and to Indian reservations.

I believe that if we do not do this, that our country will be regretting this 5, 10, 15, 20 years from now.

Today I am pleased to sign a bipartisan bill that will help save lives by giving families immediate access to vital information about poison control.

If not now, when will we ever step forward to bring the hope of a good job, decent health care, safe communities, quality education, and new technology to every corner of this Nation, from Penobscot, Maine, to Window Rock, Arizona?

This new funding will help provide vital resources and information to inform the public about poison control and assist parents in protecting the health and safety of their children.

The emergency declared with respect to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace north of Cuba on February 24, 1996, is to continue in effect beyond March 1, 2000.

It is our job to help them.

I urge Congress to approve my request today for additional funding.