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…

Be glad to. It was never a stated objective of the coalition to intervene in the internal affairs of Iraq. Indeed, I made very clear that we did not intend to go into Iraq. I condemn Saddam Hussein's brutality against his own people. But I…

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…

I think I was right in 1989, and I think I'm right now. I made clear from the very beginning that it was not an objective of the coalition or the United States to overthrow Saddam Hussein. So, I don't think the Shiites in the south, those…

The human tragedy unfolding in and around Iraq demands immediate action on a massive scale.

I'm very much concerned about the violence and I'm hopeful that that will calm down.

I think every country should do its part, and we certainly would be open-minded.

He was a friend, a leader, and a great Senator.

What we thought we'd do is alternate questions for Prime Minister Kaifu and for me, and alternate between the Japanese journalists and the U.S. journalists. Inasmuch as we're in the United States, I'm the appointed coordinator here…

I am among those who will sorely miss his advice, especially in the fields of arms control, national security, and intelligence.

We expect the Government of Iraq to permit this effort to be carried out without any interference.

I have no intention of putting American troops into this situation.

We will continue consulting with our coalition partners in this and in other efforts designed to alleviate the plight of the many innocent Iraqis.

He served the people of Texas and the Nation with honor and distinction for over 30 years.

Senator Tower's years of public service greatly strengthened the course of our national security and foreign policy.

I will shortly be signing an order that will authorize up to $10 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund.

We're going to help.

Let me just say what a pleasure it's been to have Prime Minister Kaifu here in the United States. In the past year, we've resolved significant trade disputes, and we've moved to ease trade tensions. I think we've made solid progress in…

I think it will be good for the United States of America, I think it will be good for jobs in this country, and I think it will be darn good for Mexico as well.

America has lost a great man and distinguished statesman who dedicated his life to public service.

Barbara and I are deeply saddened by the news of the plane crash today in Pennsylvania in which U.S. Senator John Heinz and others have been killed.

I welcome your visit.

His leadership and commitment will be greatly missed.

The people of Pennsylvania have lost a great leader, and the Nation has lost a great Senator.

From day one, Toshiki Kaifu and the Japanese Government was in strong support of the U.N. resolutions.