Bill Clinton

We can reduce publicly held debt to its lowest level since 1917.

If you want America to do good in the 21st century, America first must be good at home.

This is not a time to boast about the past but to fulfill our solemn duty to the next generation.

We have a special responsibility to the American people to take the lead in resolving this.

The easy thing to do when things are going well is to relax, maybe even go back to the old ways.

Agreements March 1, 1999 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) Pursuant to subsection (b) of the Case- Zablocki Act, (1 U.S.C. 112b(b)), I hereby transmit a report prepared by the Department of State concerning international agreements…

I transmit herewith the Extradition Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea.

The Treaty will, upon entry into force, enhance cooperation between the law enforcement communities of the United States and Korea.

I urge all Americans to participate by making eye care and eye safety an important part of their lives.

There are existing loan programs at the Small Business Administration that could be used by most small businesses to address their Y2K readiness needs.

The best and most enjoyable way for children to open their minds is by opening a book.

Together, we can make our children the best readers in the world.

We must not rest until all students meet the challenging standards we set for them.

I encourage all caring adults to get involved.

Computers and new educational software can make a real difference in the way teachers teach and a student learns.

Vice President Gore and I have set a goal of connecting every classroom in America to the Internet.

I'm pleased to announce that new Department of Education data show that more than half of all our Nation's classrooms are now connected—nearly twice as many connections as last year.

By giving our children the skills they need to succeed in the jobs of the future, we'll build a stronger nation for the 21st century.

While our education reform efforts are clearly headed in the right direction, we must take these important steps to close the gap between students and increase the pace of reform.

This act will help move our education system forward by ensuring that States and school districts end social promotion.

Today we rejoice at the promise of peace in Northern Ireland and the resolve of her people to approach their differences not with weapons, but with words.

One of Government's first responsibilities is to keep our people safe.

Those car seats have made a difference.

We must work to make airbags safer for children and smaller adults.

Today I'm pleased to announce that their top recommendation, a simple, universal system for attaching car safety seats, will become the standard for every new car and light truck sold in our country.