This act represents a significant first step toward achieving revitalization of our nation's intelligence community.

I strongly support enactment of this measure, preferably in the form in which it was passed by the House of Representatives;

The American people understand that every dollar we save of unnecessary spending means not only a lower deficit but also a chance to expand the pool of capital needed by industry.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, and in order to enhance the security of the United States by assuring the legality of activities of the Intelligence Community, it…

I think you have to.

These orders charge our intelligence agencies to be vigorous, innovative, and responsible in the collection of accurate and timely information.

I hope that the spirit of cooperation between the legislative and executive branches which resulted in this act will continue as we move to rebuild our nation's intelligence capabilities.

I am pleased to announce my intent to appoint Kenneth M. Duberstein as Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs.

Let us never forget that good intelligence saves American lives and protects our freedom.

This act helps to assure that we will have the necessary intelligence information to make these difficult decisions.

Never is there any excuse for the violation of the fundamental rights of man—not at any time or in any place.

We could not have done it without you, and I am sure that the members and leaders of the Congress share my admiration for the excellent job you have performed over the past ten months.