"This vital bill, the trade reform bill, has been pending before Congress for nearly 2 years."
"It is with the deepest regret, but also with immense gratitude for your many years of dedicated service to our Nation, that I accept your resignation as Assistant to the President."
"The health of our domestic economy and the strength... of our international economic relations are deeply involved."
"Trade is vital, essential, critical to that program."
"We must pass the trade reform act--now."
"Betty and I extend our warmest best wishes for every happiness and success in the future to you and your family."
"Scouting is one of these things that keeps that spark of idealism alive, that plants it in the hearts of young Americans while preparing them for manhood and for citizenship."
"That is why, as an old Scout who still tries to live by the Scout laws and the Scout oath, with no apologies, I am proud and honored to accept this award tonight."
"The teamwork, the self-discipline, and just as important, the sense of adventure that grow out of the Scouting experience are the very things we need today to build a better America."
"Your services will be greatly missed."
"I happen to believe that the ideals and the aspirations of all Americans and all Boy Scouts are one and the same."