Bill Clinton

Whatever it is, I'm going back to vote for the farmers.

Today we are going the next step.

The stakes are high; the issues are clear.

Our problem is complacence.

Thus, FY 1997 was a very successful one for U.S. aeronautics and space program.

Through this single action, we will save up to half a million trees a year, reduce air and water pollution, and curb emissions that contribute to global warming.

Agencies are encouraged to incorporate into their Government Performance Results Act annual performance plans the goals listed in subsections (a), (b), and (c) above.

It is the national policy to prefer pollution prevention, whenever feasible.

By redoubling our efforts to 'green the Government,' we are demonstrating once again that the environment and the economy go hand in hand.

I am pleased to transmit herewith a report of the activities of the United States Government in the United Nations and its affiliated agencies during the calendar year 1997.

As the Nation's largest paper purchaser, the Federal Government has a special responsibility to lead the way in building markets for recycled goods.

Don't misunderstand.

Disposal should be employed only as a last resort.

I want you to leave here determined to make your investment good.

It is our job to go out and tell people what is still at issue.

This is a very, very important time.

Putting People First.

It is truly encouraging to me how we have put aside partisan differences to save our children and their future from drugs.

The most important thing to do now is to stay focused on the issues the American people sent us here to deal with.

Drugs are wrong; drugs are illegal; and drugs can kill you.

We can have a similarly dramatic effect in curbing the use of drugs among our young people.

We cannot lose sight of our primary mission, which is to work for the American people and especially for the future of our children.

They worked to create opportunity and hope, to fight poverty and disease, to bridge divides between peoples and nations, to promote tolerance and peace.

I announced my intention to nominate Peter F. Romero to be Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs.

I hereby determine that the extension for 1 year of the exercise of those authorities with respect to the applicable countries is in the national interest of the United States.