Political Quotes

Mr. Secretary, it is my honor and tremendous privilege to award you on behalf of this grateful Nation the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award it is within the power of a President to grant.

For these reasons, I recommend that the Senate give prompt consideration to these protocols and give its advice and consent to ratification at an early date.

I believe it presents a candid appraisal of what we have learned and what remains to be done.

I am calling for legislation to halt this practice so that our budget system will fully reflect the financial activities of the Government.