Passing a bipartisan budget agreement is absolutely essential for this country.

This amendment would provide fair and effective procedures and adequate authorizations for using the death penalty against the most heinous Federal crimes.

I do hereby proclaim October 6, 1990, as German-American Day.

Let the games begin.

I would ask them to look at options, look at what did not happen.

Germany is united; Germany is free.

I believe I can see the future of the new Germany -- a future of liberty and leadership, good will, and greatness.

I feel like an exclamation point has just been placed on the life of our city.

This day, so meaningful for Germany, also inspires the world.

I believe that's good for all of America.

What will get them out of jobs is if we don't get this deficit under control and this economy goes into recession.

This is a product of 8 long months of difficult negotiation and compromise.

America is also proud to count itself among the friends and allies of a free Germany now and forevermore.

Here's what the guy said -- 'Let us export our oarsmen, our runners, our fencers into other lands.'

H.R. 5269 would accomplish none of these objectives.

Proof that no wall is ever strong enough to strangle the human spirit, that no wall can ever crush a nation's soul.

The major benefit will be a more vigorous economy.

I don't think it'll be out of jobs.

The bill fails to appropriate funds for the President's HOPE initiative, which would enable low-income persons to take control of their lives through homeownership.

This day was very clearly envisioned by Konrad Adenauer.

I told him that on this very special day the people of America send their heartiest congratulations to all Germans.

It's the toughest deficit reduction package ever.

I think it is time we do something and do something serious.

I was elected to govern.

To all the people that disagree and the people on the sidelines, let me say this: You can pick the package apart, but you cannot realistically put a better package together.