The diversion of these funds to a non-mandatory purpose, as envisioned in H.R. 3482, would result in the funds being treated as discretionary spending.

Inevitably, funding for such reforestation would lead to additional demands from other parties for assistance, resulting in a further diversion of funds from priority needs.

Look, I just want to keep them out of the swimming pool.

The diversity of art in this nation is truly a product of the diversity of our democracy.

She's doing her part.

We discussed a number of issues regarding the impact of recent events in Eastern Europe on the countries of Western Europe.

I am confident that Gail Wilensky will provide the leadership and direction necessary to improve our health care system.

On average, our growing economy has created a quarter million jobs a month, every month, for the last 7 years -- most of them in small businesses.

H.R. 2710 represents an agreement reached between the Administration, the leadership in Congress, and the leadership of organized labor.

Today, we continue to offer thanks and praise to our Creator, that 'Great Author of every public and private good,' for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us.

On Thanksgiving Day, we Americans pause as a Nation to give thanks for the freedom and prosperity with which we have been blessed by our Creator.

Another commemorative program would lessen the special nature of such coins.

I want people on health that share my respect for human life.

I don't want to elevate the expectations of a watching world.

Congratulations for your achievements, for the passion you bring to the arts.

I affirm the CBI's importance for achieving a more prosperous, democratic, and stable Caribbean Basin.

We need to make this great diversity of art more a part of the lives of all Americans.

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate John W. Lyons to be Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

This gives me great pleasure to sign into law the first increase in the minimum wage since 1981.

Clearly, I will be interested in getting his views on the dynamic changes taking place in Eastern Europe.

This is an area of major strategic importance to the United States.

Without the artistic creativity of its people no nation can be whole.

The agreement in this bill on a training wage for teenagers is an historic step.

I call upon the American people to gather together in homes and places of worship on that day of thanks to affirm by their prayers and their gratitude the many blessings God has bestowed upon us and our Nation.

Of course I'd love to see Noriega out there, but you know I never discuss intelligence.