George H.W. Bush

I mean, I think that you have to say what's right.

The creation of the inter-American system a century ago signalled our commitment to promoting freedom, opportunity, and political and economic stability throughout the Americas.

This will provide assurance to Chinese nationals that they can remain in this country for the entire period during which the home country residence requirement for Chinese students was waived.

Ours is a vitally important relationship.

The United States is therefore determined to help ensure that the inter-American system remains a formidable opponent of totalitarianism and an effective advocate of representative government in the region.

We are determined to resolve current arms control issues and move forward with the process.

And finally, we acknowledge the changes in Europe and share a conviction that stability is important.

I have decided to issue an Executive order addressing those issues.

There is no better legacy we can bequeath to future generations than a hemisphere of free and democratic nations, stretching from Alaska to Antarctica, prosperous and at peace.

Democracy, the exception just one decade ago, is today the rule.

The Executive order will direct the Attorney General to extend the deferral of enforced departure for Chinese nationals.

You are hereby delegated the authority for submitting to the Congress the report on actions being taken by the Government of Panama to modify the existing bank secrecy regime required by section 104(b) of the Urgent Assistance for…

Dialog is important.

I'm looking forward to seeing Mr. Gorbachev here.

The leadership of Prime Minister Kaifu has brought a new spirit of cooperation to our relationship.

Senators Mitchell, Dole, Baucus, and Chafee have shown real leadership in helping us at last break the legislative logjam on clean air.

Let me just say at the outset of this meeting that I appreciate everybody's coming down.

The Senate bill is a major step forward, but it is only a first step.

I think we all agree to that.

We're going to work to ensure that the bill produced by the House does not compromise the environmental benefits or the economic balance contained in my original proposal.

Choice empowers people, and it puts competition to work, improving schools for every student.

We may not agree on everything, but we agree on a few great things: liberty, equality, opportunity, and justice for all.

But as crucial as good government is, we all understand where the real action is: it's in the hands of our teachers.

We must not -- and I can assure you we will not -- forget those who are left behind.

God bless you for all you're doing for those kids.