Bill Clinton

I see no justification for Japan's practice and will continue to urge Japan to reconsider its policy.

This is not just about our moral obligation to help the needy, although it is great.

Since 1790, these data collected during each decennial census help to tell the ongoing story of America, its rich heritage and broad diversity.

None of us who long for peace in the Middle East would ever give up on it.

I believe we ought to do it.

We have coordinated each step forward with our allies the Republic of Korea and Japan.

We can get out of debt by 2010.

Excellence is promoted when investments are guided by merit review.

I condemn the violence.

We have paid down our national debt by $360 billion.

I believe new opportunities are opening for progress toward greater stability and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

We need to invest in future markets, and we need to do it in every part of the world.

Each additional year spent in school increases wages by 10 to 20 percent in the developing world.

The integration of research and education is vital.

Peace is within reach if both sides can agree.

We began 8 years ago to put our fiscal house in order at a time when the Federal deficit was $290 billion and rising.

There is sufficient promise to continue this effort.

Of course, this initiative by itself is not a solution to the global hunger problem, but it's a downpayment and a beginning.

I was talking to Senator McGovern about it.

Most importantly, I want to thank the American people for their participation in Census 2000.

This is by far the closest we have ever been.

Taken together, our efforts have reduced tensions on the Korean Peninsula, improved prospects for enduring peace and stability in the region.

Research must be conducted with integrity.

By paying down the debt, we have already helped to keep interest rates down.

The time has come to close here.