You've planted the seeds of literacy, and the learning curve as well, that will benefit our country for generations to come.

Public service is not made easier by claims that cannot be substantiated.

The United States has a fundamental interest in assisting the people of Cyprus in the search for a lasting and just settlement.

We believe it is important that the parties give full participation to the negotiating process and that the atmosphere between them be improved through contacts and confidence-building measures to help bring the two communities together.

The talks that began last August mark 'the first time in the past quarter of a century that the leaders of the two communities have committed themselves to such a personal and sustained effort to achieve an overall settlement and to…

They merit America's continued support and have our most sincere wishes of success in their endeavor.

American small business has always been our most creative source of innovation and economic growth.

To remind all Americans of the importance of proper eye care, the Congress has requested the President to proclaim the first week in March of each year as 'Save Your Vision Week.'

We will create these enterprise zones, which I think would be the best antidote to poverty in the inner city.

Opportunity doesn't necessarily knock on the door.

I want to make unequivocally clear that the United States will not tolerate any assault on these rights of American citizens.

I am pleased to nominate John H. Kelly to be an Assistant Secretary of State.