Continued exchanges of technical information with other governments about Y2K experiences will help to limit potential Y2K problems in our trading relationships.

One-size-fits-all approaches to public policy problems can inhibit the creation of effective solutions to those problems.

I am very pleased that our NATO Alliance has selected British Defense Secretary George Robertson to be NATO's next Secretary General.

Federalism is rooted in the belief that issues that are not national in scope or significance are most appropriately addressed by the level of government closest to the people.

Our efforts to solve the Y2K problem provide an important example of the Government's ability to respond to difficult management challenges.

The allocation of discretionary resources available to the House under the Congressional Budget Resolution is simply inadequate to make the necessary investments that our citizens need and expect.

It is in the national interest for this progress to continue.

The President's FY 2000 Budget proposes levels of discretionary spending that meet important national needs while conforming to the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

I came here mostly just to say thank you.

I just wanted to join the mayor in saying thank you.

I ask you all to leave here with a renewed sense of energy and commitment.