This legislation is good for our neighbors. It's good for the hemisphere. And I believe it is very good for the United States of America.

We want to expand trade both by cooperating closely with the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean as the Uruguay Round comes to a close.

I haven't heard that at all, and I don't think so.

And with what I call the Revolution of '89 just behind us, your conference also serves to commemorate the emergence of some of the world's newest democracies.

The Western Hemisphere is our common homeland, and its political and economic well-being will always be of the utmost importance to us.

The purpose of this legislation is to encourage and support market-oriented reform and economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean through inter-related actions that will promote investment reforms, debt reduction, and environmental…

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The American experience is a continuing one, and our success as a nation that is ruled by law and not by men depends upon our continuing commitment to an independent judiciary.

When an escalation is required from me, Saddam Hussein will know it.

It opens a bold new chapter in hemispheric relations -- one based on trade, not aid.

It is a matter of concern, given the state of the economy.

The United States needs to reach out to support the efforts of these countries as each undertakes its own approach to economic reform.

I salute this great tradition, its rich heritage, and all the fine men and women gathered here who are dedicated to justice and the rule of law.

Ms. Gorman was a professional staff member with the House Energy and Commerce Committee for over 5 years.

This initiative rests on three pillars -- actions on trade, investment, and debt -- through which we can reach out to our neighbors and support economic reform and sustained growth.

Let's pass this important legislation soon.

Rarely has the White House been graced by such distinguished talent.

I still hope that this matter can be peacefully resolved.

I've often said that it is not the United States against Iraq but Iraq against the world.

The role of our judiciary is not to set policy but to apply the law of the land as found in our Constitution and in our statutes.

As I said in Helsinki, just 6 days ago when I was over there to meet with President Gorbachev, if the nations of the world acting together continue to isolate Iraq and deny Saddam the fruits of aggression, we will set in place the…

The United States forces were sent to Saudi Arabia at the request of the Saudi Government.

There should be no connection between those at all.

I'm not sure I'd make that distinction.

I consider this one of the most important initiatives of my administration.