The facts show that the strongest job growth has been in the higher paid, high-skill occupations.

I believe that all who want jobs should be able to obtain employment commensurate with their skills and abilities.

I remain committed to the goal of price level stability.

During our watch, the U.S. economy again has shown its strength.

The policies of this Administration have spurred and sustained a record economic expansion—the longest in U.S. peacetime.

And in this budget, we have increased funding for drug interdiction and treatment, funding for our air traffic safety, education, science, and space.

Justice Kennedy has shown a consistence and courageous dedication to preserving ours as a government of laws, and that's why I nominated him.

I ask the Congress to do the same.

A more productive, better managed government, with a workforce that delivers excellence-this is an important part of the legacy I plan to leave to future Presidents and the America they serve.

I propose a constitutional amendment that mandates a balanced budget and forces the Federal Government to live within its means.

Genuine reform will require continuing dedication and a devotion to stated management goals that endures long after my time in office has expired.

Major strides have been made in improving the timeliness and efficiency of Federal Government operations.