Bill Clinton

The NATO of the 21st century starts today.

We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of violent juveniles.

Just a few years ago, a gathering of all the nations here in partnership would have been unthinkable.

We welcome the aspirations of the nine countries currently interested in joining the Alliance.

What we need...is a powerful set of magnets pulling the people together.

NATO and Russia have a common objective in strengthening security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area.

I believe this is a very, very positive thing.

If we execute well, if we are determined, and if we spend enough time doing it, we will either break down his military capacity to retain control over Kosovo or the price of staying there will be far greater than the perceived benefits.

This is a time for all Americans to pray for their families as well as those who were injured and their loved ones.

We are moving forward with a strategy that I believe strongly will succeed.

We reaffirm our commitment to consultation, partnership and practical co-operation through the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and the Partnership for Peace.

I ask you to make every video game and movie as if your own children were watching it.

We reaffirm our commitment to the openness of the Alliance under Article 10 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

I believe that I did the right thing in not reversing that decision.

The security of the Balkan region is essential to achieving lasting stability throughout the Euro-Atlantic area.

We sent our pilots into the air to destroy the oil refinery and supply systems of Serbia, and they did so successfully.

Well, we set forth certain conditions, and if he meets those conditions and the Serbian people are willing to continue him in power, then I could imagine such an outcome. Now, that begs the question of what the War Crimes Tribunal will do…

The answer to your--yes, I understand your question. The answer to your question is, no, but we are targeting command and control facilities. And I think it is important. You know, when the weather permits, we go after the tanks and we go…

Well, the answer to your last question is, no. The answer to your first question is, I support the Secretary General's decision to update the assessment. I think it is a wise and prudent course. Now, my position is still the same. I…

I agree with that. Thank you. [Laughter] I think that's very important, that--one of you asked me what I was going to do. I think that the import of what everybody said, all of you said today, is that we all have responsibilities here and…

Yes. Go ahead. [A student stressed that high schools must avoid easy answers that would restrict students' rights and ensure their security at the cost of their freedom.]

So how do you think we should deal with that? [The student said that people should be more careful about what they say and find healthier ways to deal with anger. He said the school provided counselors and psychologists for students to…

Oh, yes, you've been waiting a long time--she's been waiting longer than anybody else. [Laughter] [The student cited a lack of morality and urged more disciplinary action from school administrators.]

I think this is good. That's wonderful. Okay. [A peer mediator said that students in mediation felt more confident and comfortable because they did not have to worry about punishment, and that the peer mediators gained a broader…

Okay. Suppose I call the hotline and say, ``Listen, I just talked to one of these people, and they're talking about getting guns and shooting people.'' Then what happens? I called the hotline, here. What happens? Student. Peer mediation…