Needless to say that 1989 was the first year of new leadership.

I'd like to call on Congress to act responsibly in favor of growth and opportunity.

Thank you for all you've done to build and strengthen this party.

We've got a great big job ahead of us this year, a full agenda, and each of you is critical to our efforts.

We are, and proudly remain, the party of Lincoln, the Republican Party.

We cannot let up in the fight against racism.

I can't tell you how grateful I am to them and to our military for this superbly executed, highly complex operation.

U.S. interest in a negotiated settlement remained strong.

The United States did not see continuation of the status quo as a solution to the Cyprus problem.

With good will and determination on both sides, I am confident our two peoples will be equal to the task.

We can find our way only through cooperation beginning with a candid dialog.

Much remains to be done, but the progress of the past year gives me confidence that we are heading in the right direction.

Happy New Year to all of you.

It was a superb operation.

He's not out threatening the lives of Americans, and that's a good message for them.

I'm determined to see that that happens.

It would not be fair, and it would not be proper, to make some kind of a deal that stops short of seeing this man brought to justice.

The sooner that all of them are out, the better, as far as we're concerned.

The problem is being worked, and I am satisfied that our determination to see this man brought to justice will prevail.

I think it's time to cool it on both sides and let the diplomatic process bring this matter to a happy resolution.

Don't be misled by a spokesman's comment here and there.

I really believe this matter will be resolved, in one way or another, to the satisfaction of the United States.

We're in good, close communication with the Vatican.

The United States reaffirms its strong support for the processes of economic recovery and democratic change in Eastern Europe.

His election, as the President noted in his message, is living proof of what Mr. Havel has called the 'power of the powerless' to bring about peaceful democratic change.