Bill Clinton

I determined and reported to the Congress that Albania is not in violation of paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of subsection 402(a) of the Trade Act of 1974.

If we can't do it now, we will never do it, and we ought to do it now.

I herewith report three rescissions of budget authority, totaling $35 million; one new deferral of $185 million of budget authority; and, two revised deferrals of budget authority, totaling $1.5 billion.

The Nation does not have to choose between a strong economy and a clean environment.

The 2000 Budget promises the third balanced budget in my Administration.

I am proposing a New Markets Investment Strategy which will provide tax credit and loan guarantee incentives to stimulate billions in new private investment in distressed rural and urban areas.

I do hereby proclaim February 1999 as National African American History Month.

This is our budget for the year 2000.

They awakened the conscience of our Nation and won signal victories for justice and human dignity.

Fiscal discipline has transformed the vicious cycle of budget deficits and high interest rates into a virtuous cycle of budget surpluses and low interest rates.

The decisions we make here and now are going to have a huge impact for a long, long time.

We're doing everything we can.

This is the economically sound and fiscally prudent course for our country.

It is profoundly important, therefore, that all across America people see this budget not just as a budget that saves Social Security and Medicare.

It is time this year to work together to strengthen Social Security so that we may uphold these obligations for years to come.

Our economic house is in order and strong.

Today, Americans deserve to be proud and confident in their ability to meet the next set of challenges.

This year's budget surplus is one in many decades of surpluses to come.

By observing African American History Month each year, we not only remember the tragic errors of our past, but also celebrate the achievements of African Americans.

I am committed to upholding the pledge I made last year—that we must not drain the surplus until we save Social Security.

This budget makes a downpayment on that goal.

It charts a progressive but prudent path to our future.

The 21st Century promises to be a time of promise for the American people.

The story of African Americans is one of strength, suffering, courage, and triumph.

I committed to put our fiscal house in order.