Bill Clinton

Slobodan Milosevic, as President of the FRY, must order a halt to all repressive actions against the civilian population in Kosovo.

We will cooperate on efforts to establish a broad-based, unrestricted emissions trading system that is both environmentally and economically successful.

I have very strong conviction that if they do the right things I'm going to be very active, or we will be active, in working through the International Monetary Fund.

We reaffirm our commitment to further cooperation on export controls as an essential part of ensuring non-proliferation.

The cessation of violence and amelioration of the humanitarian situation would facilitate the creation of a favorable environment for progress in the negotiating process over the entire range of issues.

I come here as someone who considers himself a friend of your country and someone who deeply believes that in the century just ahead of us, America and Russia must be partners.

The START Treaty and Presidents' nuclear arms reduction initiatives in 1991-92 will help to ensure the ultimate goal of nuclear disarmament and enhance international security.

We have reached agreement on a cooperative initiative between the United States and Russia regarding the exchange of information on missile launches and early warning.

All violence by all Kosovo Albanian armed groups must cease immediately.

We welcome the cooperation among the United States, Russia, and the International Civil Aviation Organization in developing safe, efficient, and cost-effective access to air traffic control services.

We reaffirm that the United States of America and the Russian Federation are natural partners in advancing international peace and stability.

Well, let me say, I think this is a truly extraordinary school district. And I have done my part to promote you, you know, around the country. [Laughter] I always talk about what an amazing school district this is. Some of your schools…

Well, Mr. Superintendent, are all your schools like this? [Laughter] [Superintendent Domenech noted that the county had the Nation's 12th largest and best school system. He attributed its success to dedicated staff and community and to the…

I would just like to say a couple of things and ask you one question. First of all, I want to thank you for your work with the Cities in Schools program. I brought it to Arkansas with Bill Milliken probably 15 years ago, and that's a long…

But one of those parents who is sitting to your left--Mr. Lewis, you're the PTA president. First of all, I know this is not what you are going to say, but what do you do when you're not the PTA president, and why did you decide to do this…

I could use her in any number of positions-- [laughter]--in the Federal Government. We've got an airplane strike in the Midwest I think you could settle--[laughter]--by tonight, and I'd appreciate it. Principal Freeman. Mr. President…

What's the most challenging thing that new teachers face--first-year teachers? [Ms. Bell replied that it was a teacher's first conference or phone call with parents, and she stressed the importance of establishing a rapport with them.]

What about the children who have both parents work and maybe have two jobs? How do you work out time for them to meet with the teachers? [Ms. Gorski said that due to parents' schedules, such meetings usually occurred on Saturdays.]

Thank you. How many parents volunteer in this school? Do you know how many? [Herndon Elementary School Principal Michele J. Freeman said there were about 500 volunteers a year, in addition to volunteers who worked from home, sending in…

Maybe we should go on now to, since we're talking about this subject, to Maria Gorski, who is a parent liaison. And you talked about involving the parents, so talk a little about that for us, Maria. [Ms. Gorski, liaison to parents of…

Who picked this questioner? [Laughter] [At this point, Ms. Shackelford, a reading specialist, expressed the faculty's conviction that students could learn to read by the end of the third grade. She described the Reading Recovery program…

The Senate bill is a good first step, but there is still more work to do.

We urge the Congress to provide the resources needed to keep America safe, strong, and prosperous.

I am pleased to reiterate my commitment to working with you—and all Republicans and Democrats in the Congress— to pass long overdue legislation this year.

We value your friendship.