Bill Clinton

I believe we can meet the challenges of the 21st century.

We must continue to reach out to the more than 95 percent of the world's consumers who live beyond our borders.

All these challenges will require bipartisan cooperation.

We are trying to rebuild the economic infrastructure of the city as well.

I believe the American people are coming to see that and coming to believe that as we pass through this period of remarkable change, the future holds far greater rewards than risks if our people, our Government, and our other institutions…

We expect them to act on the information that they have.

I will give my strong support to McCain-Feingold, and if the American people will give their strong support, I am determined that we can prevail.

None of that can be an excuse for not maintaining security.

No, no. I want to go to Africa next year. And I hope it won't be too long into next year. We're looking at the calendar now, and I'll just--and we'll have to pick. I've got--I owe a number of visits. I'm trying to work out a lot of…

But I'll keep trying to find innovative ways to do it. President's Future Visit to Africa Mr. Smiley. Let me ask you finally--and I respect you and appreciate the time you've spent with us today--let me ask you whether or not there's any…

Well, I don't know. I keep trying to do something about every 2 weeks to juice it up. Today I talked to--I gave a speech to the Urban League, in terms of what was in the budget for African- Americans and minorities, just like I did with…

I think if you did it, people would bring back affirmative action. I mean, that would make the point. I couldn't help thinking, when they explicitly excluded athletes, that you could have, let's say, an Hispanic young athlete who was a C…

What a low blow. [Laughter] Mr. Smiley. Well, no, I just--it may help the program. But what do you think about including athletes, though, seriously?

They shouldn't have passed that 209. Mr. Smiley. I totally agree with you on that. The question I want to ask is, there is a bill that's pending in the Texas Legislature that suggests that if scores--test scores are going to be the sole…

Glad to do it. Balanced Budget Act of 1997 Mr. Smiley. Thank you. Let me start by asking you whether or not-- let me rephrase that. I know I'm preaching to the choir when I tell you that African-Americans still lag far behind white…

Well, first we urged the Federal mediator, and we got that. And we got--obviously, it didn't work. I still think the parties ought to go back to the table. UPS is a very important company to our country, and there are a lot of employees…

Before we start, I think it's only fair to note that we are observing another anniversary of Helen's [Helen Thomas, United Press International] 50th birthday. [Laughter] We wanted to give you a birthday cake with a telltale number of…

Taxpayers have the right to expect that their returns and return information are, and will remain, confidential.

It is entirely appropriate for taxpayers whose tax information has been improperly inspected to have the same remedies as taxpayers whose information has actually been unlawfully disclosed.

I am disappointed, however, that this provision is scheduled to sunset after 3 years.

I have long believed that the tax system should better encourage investment in college education and job training.

It is a fair plan that places a priority on education tax cuts and provides a child tax credit to families who work hard and pay taxes.

I continue to support revenue-neutral initiatives to simplify the tax laws and to promote sensible and equitable administration of the tax laws.

I hereby delegate the functions conferred upon the President by section 803(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.

I am especially pleased that the legislation includes... key features of my Middle Class Bill of Rights designed to give middle-income families the tax relief they need.