Bill Clinton

Hispanic Americans are a thriving force in our society and a vital part of our economy.

These schools continue to champion the cause of equal access to education.

As the beginning of the High Holy Days, Rosh Hashana is a time of intense prayer and serious reflection.

I think every American has got a stake in rural America.

I have known him for many years and have great confidence in his judgment and ability.

Warmest greetings to all who are celebrating Rosh Hashana.

I want to thank Secretary Glickman for his truly outstanding work.

We cannot walk across that bridge into the 21st century, we cannot truly renew our country, if we leave our family farmers behind.

I call upon all government officials, educators, and the people of the United States to honor this observance with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

HBCUs are a source of great pride and a symbol of economic, social, and political growth.

We must continue to open new markets.

I always felt so helpless that there wasn't an appropriate national response.

Hillary joins me in extending best wishes to all for a joyous celebration and for a year sweet with happiness and peace.

Our Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play a vital role in helping to extend access to a quality education.

I hereby proclaim September 20 through September 26, 1998, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

If we don't do something and do it now, we could literally lose thousands and thousands of family farmers this year.

The key to those dreams is education.

Today I am pleased to sign an Executive order strengthening Federal efforts to protect the environment and promote economic growth through the purchase of recycled and other environmentally preferable products.

Each agency shall establish either a goal for solid waste prevention and a goal for recycling or a goal for solid waste diversion to be achieved by January 1, 2000.

We should not be doing that until we have saved Social Security.

We believe that all the animals in the jungles can live together if they have peace in their heart.

Recycling is one of America's great environmental success stories.

Agencies shall ensure that responsibilities for preparation, implementation, and monitoring of affirmative procurement programs are shared between the program personnel and acquisition and procurement personnel.

These are big issues.

I am pleased to transmit this report on the Nation's achievements in aeronautics and space during fiscal year (FY) 1997.