Bill Clinton

I particularly commend those members of the advertising community who are working to increase the representation of minorities within advertising.

The American people get it in general.

Each agency shall also establish a goal for awards made to 8(a) firms pursuant to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.

Children hold a special place in our lives, and raising healthy, happy children is the greatest success any parent can hope to achieve.

We have to make an aggressive effort to reward the courage and heroism of the people there in restoring democracy.

It's a great tribute to the people who stood up for freedom in Montenegro and Croatia and all of the other countries of the Balkans.

This Executive order will ensure that Federal departments and agencies are held accountable on these issues.

I applaud the House of Representatives for passing vital legislation today to combat trafficking in humans and strengthen and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

The task force shall facilitate exports by United States small businesses, including businesses headed by underserved populations.

We can be proud of what we have accomplished together.

It is also essential that we strengthen our efforts to protect and preserve the environment.

Today I have signed into law H.R. 2909, the 'Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000.'

Warm greetings to all those observing Yom Kippur.

The reason that I felt good about the Presidential debate is that I thought the Vice President not only acquitted himself well but had an opportunity to clearly state his position.

I am pleased that the Senate gave its advice and consent to ratification of the Convention on September 20, 2000.

Let us recommit ourselves to using every resource in this time of unprecedented prosperity to build a bright future for all our children.

When I became President in 1992, I went all over the country saying, 'Look, we need a unifying theory of our national politics.'

It is imperative that this law be reauthorized this year, and I urge the Senate to pass this legislation without delay.

I am pleased today to sign an Executive order strengthening our efforts to increase contracting opportunities between the Federal Government and disadvantaged businesses.

This is a day for celebration.

Columbus' story illustrates the importance of diversity.

We can be proud that these school meal programs promote the well-being of some of our Nation's most vulnerable children by providing them with the nourishment they need to develop healthy bodies and sound minds.

By setting uniform standards, the Convention better protects the rights and interests of children, birth parents, and adoptive parents involved in intercountry adoption.

A dark cloud has lifted.

This is a night to celebrate, a night of joy, a night of gratitude.