It's when people are helping one another, not because they're taxed or coerced into it, but because they want to, that concern for one's fellow man becomes part of a nation's soul.

I shall remove the incumbent Commissioners prior to making appointments or reappointments under the bill.

A major factor in my decision to approve S. 1744 despite the serious deficiencies in title III is that the bill provides that the vaccine compensation program established in that title will not be effective until a separate measure funding…

My approval today of S. 991 is not to be construed as my acquiescence in section 405(b) of the bill.

I am very troubled by the inclusion of an unrelated, last-minute amendment to the Bankruptcy Code.

Let there be no doubt the United States does not pay tribute to terrorists.

Health planning has proved to be a process that was costly to the Federal Government, in the last analysis without benefit, and even detrimental to the rational allocation of economic resources for health care.

Even in this regard, however, it suffers from substantial deficiencies.

I have sought their repeal since I assumed office.

Despite these concerns, I believe that the benefits of S. 1744 outweigh its defects; and therefore, with some reluctance, I am approving the bill.

Withholding of my approval of this legislation should not be interpreted as any diminution of my support for our Nation's space program.

Philanthropy, as you know, is defined as an affection for mankind.