Hanukkah, I've learned, has always been an observance of optimism, a holiday of hope and steadfastness.

The deployment of U.S. Forces is an exercise of the right of self-defense recognized in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

Just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world.

Even kids who grow up here in America face problems because of faith -- their own faith, but here those problems have answers.

Good progress continues to be made on the ground in Panama.

General Noriega is no longer in power.

I won't be satisfied until we see him come to justice.

Our objectives are clear and largely have been accomplished.

I ordered the deployment of approximately 11,000 additional U.S. Forces to Panama.

Our efforts to support the democratic processes in Panama and to ensure continued safety of American citizens is now moving into its second day.

This menorah, this ancient vessel of light, is an eloquent statement of the Jewish people's struggle in history's first recorded battle for religious freedom.

I'm willing to help the Panamanian people.

That difficulty is mitigated by the moral and personal support that is granted by our friends and allies.

I'm gratified by the precision and the effectiveness of the military forces in achieving their objectives.

His picture will be in every post office in town.

I salute every one of them and thank them on behalf of our country.

The operations have been smooth.

I ordered U.S. military forces to Panama.

I am pleased by the military precision and smoothness of the operation.

No President takes such action lightly.

I hereby direct you to lift the economic sanctions imposed by Executive Order No. 12635.

I took this action only after reaching the conclusion that every other avenue was closed and the lives of American citizens were in grave danger.

The Panamanian people want democracy, peace, and the chance for a better life in dignity and freedom.

The operation is moving according to plan.

I am fully committed to implement the Panama Canal treaties and turn over the Canal to Panama in the year 2000.