George Bush actually said...

I am pleased to announce today my intent to nominate Diane S. Ravitch.

The United States has consistently stood with the majority of Balts who never lost hope that they would one day regain their freedom.

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, I hereby make the following delegation...

The United States has stood and will continue to stand in solidarity with the Baltic peoples in their striving for freedom and self-determin...