Today, I have signed into law H.R. 2402.

It provides for the uninterrupted operation of the SPR, which is important to our Nation's energy security.

Current law and administrative procedures adequately ensure that the national security and economic interests of the United States are considered in decisions affecting foreign mining ventures.

I want to take this opportunity to commend the Congress for keeping the funding levels in this bill within acceptable bounds.

I think of the Polish people as treasuring freedom.

Mr. President, the strong ties of friendship between Zaire and the United States endure and prosper.

Over the years, President Mobutu has helped international councils from the United Nations to the OAU [Organization of African Unity] to the nonaligned movement address these issues sensibly -- and very effectively, I might add.

We attach a great deal of importance to the visit to the United States of President Mobutu.

Addressing the problem of the 'permanent Congress' by reforms designed to reduce the unwarranted advantages of incumbency.

I want to note that Zaire recently took the constructive step of signing an economic policy reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

He cared deeply for those people around the world who needed our help.

We discussed that goal in our talks here, and the President and I also examined other important aspects of regional conflicts.