I therefore shall interpret this and similar provisions consistently with my constitutional authority to withhold information that would compromise national security or the deliberative processes of the executive branch.

I further believe that the Chinese visitors would wish to return to China in those circumstances.

Our hearts go out to those afflicted, as our heads work towards finding solutions.

I sign this legislation on the understanding that the limitations on my discretion to appoint the Inspector General are merely advisory.

Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity.

We have committed resources at an unprecedented rate to HIV-related research of all kinds.

This meeting represents a point of departure, the beginning of a process as full of promise as any that we've known.

Together, these measures go far to carry out the four ethics reform principles I set forth in January.

I have directed that enhanced consideration be provided under the immigration laws for individuals from any country who express a fear of persecution upon return to their country.

I believe that China, as its leaders state, will return to the policy of reform pursued before June 3.

I'm ready for this meeting, ready and confident.

In recent years, our relations with the Soviet Union have changed greatly, and clearly they've changed for the better.