Human dignity somehow eclipsed this nation as does 'love thy neighbor.'

I am pleased today to sign H.J. Res. 175, which authorizes the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau.

I am particularly pleased with the bilateral consensus agreements to eliminate trade-distorting practices.

Through faith and, yes, family, we can help America serve all mankind.

I hope that Palau's voters will fully participate in the upcoming plebiscite and exercise their democratic right to set their own course for the future.

We take seriously our obligations for the security of Palau and will support the efforts of a sovereign, self-governing Palau to attain its full economic potential.

I shall interpret these provisions as placing no limit on our negotiations and communications with foreign governments.

I am determined to protect the right of every parent to send their children to the care center of their choice, and that includes, and must include, church-sponsored centers.

Today I am signing House Joint Resolution 449.

I wish to reemphasize this Nation's strong determination to oppose international terrorists and the states that support them.

I look forward with enthusiasm to the enactment of Administration-supported CBI legislation early next year.

In signing the joint resolution, I note that the power to convene a session of the Congress other than on a given date set by law is vested in the President by Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution.