I wanted these guys to hear about it first, and then we'll notify them later on. They'll know about it now by this statement.

I think there's been--I have reason to be hopeful on it. We don't want to miss an opportunity to move forward on the peace process. He'll be talking about the security and stability in the Gulf area itself, but he'll also be talking about…

I want to see us move forward.

Our service men and women performed with extraordinary ability and valor in the Persian Gulf.

The United States is doing what we can to foster stability and security in the Gulf area, a peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

The American people heard that for about 6 months, and it didn't change one thing.

This Act increases the pay of those who faced the greatest danger.

I want to see those hostages released.

I think it would not because I think we're talking about an international force.

Is this it? A modest turnout. [Laughter] First, I want to thank everybody for coming here because the importance that I place on this Fast Track negotiating authority is critical, a highest priority. I look around this room and I see many…

I want to keep my commitment to the American people in terms of their sons and daughters and in terms of what our objectives were.

The families of all American service men and women who were covered by Servicemen's Group Life Insurance and were killed in the line of duty during this period will receive a special death gratuity of up to $50,000.

I want to talk to the Secretary when he gets back.

I'm very pleased with the reception so far to our refugee relief program for those that have been brutalized and turned into refugees by the Government of Iraq.

Increased educational assistance payments for active duty personnel and reservists are an integral part of this package.

I think that this one includes fulfillment of the others.

I think we've already, over the period of the last few weeks, spent something like $35 million.

The Act increases certain benefits for military personnel and veterans who served during the Persian Gulf conflict.

One, the relationship is fundamentally sound. What will it take, you asked, to make it better? The successful conclusion of the Uruguay round, to which we're both committed, would help. Working together with Japan to alleviate the…

Well, I think we're a little behind schedule for the--no. No, no. [Laughter] But thank you. Never get enough. Here we go. Thank you all very much. Note: The President's 77th news conference began at 4:10 p.m. in Ballroom A of the Four…

This urgent air drop is but one of several steps the United States is taking to deal with this terrible situation.

It's heartbreaking when you see these families on the road, pushed out by a brutal dictator.

Barbara and I join all Americans in mourning his death.

I have had a good discussion of that with Prime Minister Kaifu, and we are in agreement that we will do what we can to help the Kurdish refugees. Japan-U.S. Relations

Yes, we had a full discussion of this matter. Yes, we would like to have access to the Japanese rice market. Yes, Prime Minister Kaifu explained the complications that he faces in Japan on this question. But I think the overriding point is…