Ambassador Habib's mission saved the City of Beirut and thousands of innocent lives.

There is no more worthy cause.

It gives me great pleasure to pay tribute to the working men and women of America on Labor Day.

The legal and proper use of collective bargaining is of primary importance to the continuing development of our nation and the quest for human dignity.

Please be assured of our sincere desire for peace with freedom and for peace with a homeland.

I wish to convey to you, Mr. President, from the little town of Bethlehem, our support for your plan to find a comprehensive solution to end the sufferings of the Palestinian people and to bring peace and security for all nations in the…

Following the dictum of Thomas Jefferson not to 'take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned,' we have reduced taxes and improved incentives for expansion that will rekindle economic growth.

Through their spirit, minds, and muscles, America's workers have created a modern industrial giant.

Today we recognize the honor and value of all work and the great distinction that flows from a job well done.

May God bless you and your efforts on behalf of your people and peace and security for all in the region.

We must not only work our way out of the recession, we must adopt policies that will stimulate economic growth and create new jobs for the increased numbers entering the job market.

The most important question now before us is whether we have the will and determination to hold our course.