Bill Clinton

These are the bridges across which we must walk to the 21st century.

On behalf of the American people, I extend warm congratulations to President Yeltsin and to all the citizens of Russia on the successful completion of this vigorously contested Presidential election.

I want to share with you my feelings about some joyous news a long way around the world.

It is clear that President Yeltsin and reform have won a decisive victory.

No. Should we create in Medicare--we're not talking about saving money here; we're not talking about securing the trust fund for a decade. We're talking about whether we should create a two-class system of care. Audience members. No-o-o!

Thank you very much. Pretty rowdy group today. [Applause] Thank you. I want to---- Audience members. Down in front! [Inaudible]--on the right!

We will shortly learn the choice of the Russian people.

I wanted to see a vision I had of our country in the 21st century fulfilled.

This will become a national priority.

If you want it, you can get it.

No student should be so afraid that they cannot learn.

We've been working on that for 3 1/2 years.

The street is not an acceptable alternative to the classroom.

We now have the evidence.

Today was a triumph for democracy in Russia.

We are moving this country in the right direction.

I applaud the Congress' swift, unanimous, and bipartisan passage of this bill.

A steady supply of power is a vital factor in both the local and national economies and is essential for the safety of all Americans.

The American people will do what they've been doing for over 200 years; they will make the right decision.

There is plenty to do, folks.

I wanted our Nation to go into the next century with the American dream genuinely alive for every American without regard to race or gender or religion or region or the station that he or she starts out in life.

We are being given an historic responsibility now, you and I, to pick which bridge we're going to walk into the 21st century.

I wanted to restore the sense of community in America.

Today I am taking emergency action to prevent church burnings by transferring $6 million to communities in 12 targeted States.

I believe with all my heart that the best days of this country are still ahead of us.