I look forward to the day that Germans will not have to climb fences, freeze in embassy courtyards, or dodge bullets in order to enjoy the fruits of a free society.

I want to challenge everyone in Government to find ways of improving the quality of services and products without increasing their costs.

I am happy to sign this proclamation.

I urge the Congress to send to the States for ratification the bipartisan amendment proposed by Congressmen Montgomery and Michel and Senators Dixon and Dole.

German-Americans are a vital part of this country's heritage.

I look forward to learning about your accomplishments and recognizing personally those individuals whose efforts support our objectives of improving services to our citizens and reducing the cost of Government operations.

Our nation's veterans hold a very special place in the hearts of our country for their selfless devotion to duty and commitment to service.

I believe that a constitutional amendment, carefully drawn, is necessary in order to provide proper protection.

Veterans Day is a time when all Americans can pay tribute to our veterans for their willingness to give their lives for this great nation and for the cause of freedom.

Freedom is not free, and the men and women who have fought to preserve this nation's liberty have indeed been willing to sacrifice everything in that noble cause.

I intend to grant Presidential Quality and Management Improvement Awards.

The negotiations were not an end to themselves but a means to a peaceful solution to the dispute.