"I take special pride in our YES, our YES program, Youth Entering Service, which I proposed last fall to encourage American youth to give of themselves to help others in need."
"Our pursuit of excellence is central to the future of America; and if excellence breeds achievement, then excellence must be rewarded."
"Our budget curbs the growth of Federal spending while providing for the most vulnerable among us."
"Education means opportunity, and bigotry will not be tolerated anywhere in the United States of America."
"From now on, in America any definition of a successful life must include serving others."
"Programs that can work must be protected and, in some cases, funding increased."
"I am proud to nominate Elaine L. Chao to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation."
"We can have a government with a heart as well as a head."
"Our goal is simple: more Americans helping others by effectively serving their communities and the Nation."
"I don't think that is the informed opinion of the key leaders in Congress today."
"Any man with 11 grandchildren is a cautious optimist by definition."
"I support these efforts."