The Senate bill is a major step forward, but it is only a first step.

But as crucial as good government is, we all understand where the real action is: it's in the hands of our teachers.

Choice empowers people, and it puts competition to work, improving schools for every student.

We may not agree on everything, but we agree on a few great things: liberty, equality, opportunity, and justice for all.

We must march with them in solidarity, side by side, block by block, city by city.

Her story began with a little collection of books spread out on hardpacked earth beneath a wooden stairway, where she played school with her younger sister.

I think we all agree to that.

We must not -- and I can assure you we will not -- forget those who are left behind.

Senators Mitchell, Dole, Baucus, and Chafee have shown real leadership in helping us at last break the legislative logjam on clean air.

God bless you for all you're doing for those kids.

Let's plant the Trees for Tomorrow that will bless the children of tomorrow, the generations who will inherit our Earth.

We can and must ensure the purity of our environment.