George H.W. Bush

Well, we'll have to stay tuned to get the answer to that one. But, obviously, we want people talking to each other. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Powell

But it's going--he's making some progress, and I wish I could share with you what it is. But when you're dealing in negotiations that are this sensitive, there are some things that are better kept on a quiet track. I'm just hopeful that we…

Because it's gone on for many, many years, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]. And you don't solve a problem of this complexity overnight.

Well, I don't think it's closing, but with this respect and credibility that we properly have in that part of the world, I think we're better positioned than we have been anytime in the last years to be this catalyst for peace. But I don't…

----that could change any minute. I am not pessimistic. I am determined that we are going to be the catalyst in that troubled corner of the world for peace. Problems there have been going on for years. But I had a long talk with the…

Well, he's traveling a lot. [Laughter] I'll be talking to him this evening, but I don't have any--and there's no immediate plans, but that could change----

Yes, we're going to win. But we're not overconfident; we're not bragging about it. But we're going to work very, very hard. But we are in this to win. It is vital to the United States, to the working people in this country. And it is also…

I believe these developments provide hope that we are on the right path to completing a draft outline.

The United States stands ready to assist in the tasks of relief and reconstruction.

In the first place, I think we're going to be coming out of the recession, particularly with this drop in interest rates. So, I would argue with the people that disagree that we will. Most of the indicators--I think most of the economists…

I've talked trade with Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu, and it did not come up in our discussions. But whether that's been represented to our trade negotiators, to Ambassador Hills, or others, I simply don't know the answer to your question…

I don't think it's closing.

Any decision of that nature is the decision of the President of the United States.

I am determined that we are going to be the catalyst in that troubled corner of the world for peace.

I said, 'If you have any angst, forget about it.'

We are in this to win.

There are problems, and people have different problems in their countries. Some are much more concerned about inflation than other countries--but this is a very strong leadership role by the Fed now that will be helpful, I think, around…

Well, I'll leave that to the markets. I won't go into all that, but I think clearly--and traditionally that has happened, and I certainly expect it to happen.

Lowering the discount rate--and the Fed just announced a half-point reduction to 5.5 percent from 6 percent, and this is good. This will stimulate our economy. I think it will help worldwide as well. It is very good news, and I think it…

I am absolutely certain it is in the best interest of this country we all love so much.

Fast Track really is another term for 'good faith.'

Because of the availability of treble damages, S. 429 could invite a substantial increase in complex antitrust litigation.

We will ensure an adequate transition period for workers in import-sensitive industries.

Financial reporting, financial news, is very important.

We must commit ourselves to policies that will promote growth and prosperity into the next century.