It is now time to make sure that the paths we have chosen are the best ones.

Environmental decisions should be brought closer to the people most affected by them.

Working together, we can make the necessary changes to reach our environmental goals.

I am most gratified by today's House vote approving funds for production of the MX missile.

Regulations should complement, not stifle market forces in determining the most cost-effective methods of proper environmental management.

A clean healthy environment is a fundamental part of that promise.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate James C. Treadway, Jr., to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

I look forward to working with House and Senate conferees to ensure final passage of the MX authorization.

I intend to appoint David Nething to be a member of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

This strong, bipartisan action demonstrates clearly the commitment of the Congress to improving America's defenses.

Americans of Hispanic descent have been playing a major role in this administration and have been doing so since day one.

That medal is only given for service above and beyond the call of duty.