Bill Clinton

I am pleased to sign into law today H.R. 3539, which will improve the security of air travel and carry forward our fight against terrorism.

This legislation is proof that if we work together and put the interests of real people first, we can meet the challenges of this era.

This bill is an outstanding example of how we can advance that strategy when we work together, Government and private citizens, the executive branch and Congress, Republicans and Democrats.

This bill complements and builds upon those recommendations.

I have, however, signed H.R. 3539 into law because the sponsors of the amendment and the Committee of Conference have assured me that section 1223 merely restores the exact legal standards for coverage under the Railway Labor Act as they…

This bill gives the National Transportation Safety Board that task.

Almost 4 years ago, my Administration set out to achieve the kinds of new authority, flexibility, and empowerment that the FAA needed to meet the increasing challenges posed by a dynamic air transportation industry.

I have carried that picture with me every single day until this day and the signing of this bill.

I hereby proclaim October 9, 1996, as Leif Erikson Day.

The United States supports Poland's democratic transition and her people's efforts to establish a pluralistic society and a free market economy.

This Act extends to seafarers the same basic reemployment rights that apply to reserve members of our Armed Forces in time of war or national emergency.

Many Americans proudly trace their roots to Poland.

The Maritime Security Act will protect American jobs and maintain a U.S. presence in international maritime trade.

As we observe Polish American Heritage Month, I join all Americans in thanking our fellow citizens of Polish descent for their countless contributions to the strength and quality of our national life.

This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the great Polish hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko.

It sure does. Give him a hand. [Applause] And so look--so I want to ask you to keep this enthusiasm for 4 weeks and 2 days and to take a little time every day to engage your friends and neighbors about what's at stake in this election…

Let me say I'm about all talked out tonight. But I want to thank you for being here. Hillary and Chelsea had to go home; thanks for asking. But I believe the American people tonight got an accurate picture of the differences in this…

Thank you. Folks, thank you for waiting. Thank you for being here. I would like to--first of all, I want you, before you lose all your enthusiasm, join me in thanking our musicians, the Mike Rubow Quintet, the Trinity…

I think a lot of people deserve credit, and I've tried to give it to them. But I believe that my plan is better than Senator Dole's ill-advised $550 billion scheme, which I will say again will blow a hole in the deficit. Our plan will…

You bet. Senator Dole. I remember one day on the floor, I said, ``Now, gentlemen, let me tax your memories,'' and Kennedy jumped up and said, ``Why haven't we thought of that before?'' [Laughter] One of your liberal friends.

Senator Dole has, two or three times before, tonight criticized me for working with the U.N. Now I'm being criticized for not working with the U.N. Senator Dole. That's not the U.N.

I agree. Teenage Drug Use Mr. Lehrer. Mr. President, the Senator mentioned drugs. He's suggested in the past that you bear some responsibility for the rise in drug use of teenagers in the United States. Is he right?

Let me say, first of all, I signed a tort reform bill that dealt with civilian aviation a couple of years ago. I've proved that I will sign reasonable tort reform. Secondly, Senator Dole has had some pretty harsh comments about special…

Thank you. Now, somebody told me--I can't see, but someone told me that one of Connecticut's greatest athletes ever, Rebecca Lobo, is in this crowd today somewhere. Where is she? And someone told me--hi, Rebecca. She was great in the…

We have 10 million more jobs, a faster job growth rate than under any Republican administration since the 1920s.