I want to thank the Republican leadership in the House and those Democrats and Republicans who made this achievement possible.

I pledge to you my determination to follow up in every way possible.

Colombia's fight against the drug traffickers is an example to the rest of the world.

We've come to this spectacular home of Thomas Jefferson to build upon his dreams of a strong system of education for all.

Let us think of these three men and what they envisioned for the Republic.

God bless them all, and God bless the United States.

The key to success will be followup that occurs in the weeks ahead.

Today's sessions with the Governors were very constructive.

I felt a consensus could be reached on a number of issues.

Let's not be afraid, as Mr. Jefferson said, to follow truth, wherever it may lead.

This is not a Republican or a Democratic issue.

We must work together over the next 2 days -- but more importantly, over the next several years.

U.S. support for his program.

Welcome, welcome to Mr. Jefferson's university, the alma mater of President Woodrow Wilson.

Today, as it was in Jefferson's time, it is America's teachers who enlighten our young people and inspire them to excellence.

I found the give-and-take with the Governors quite useful.

It's a system that has brought Americans from all walks of life together, enabled all citizens to build better lives for themselves.

The most prominent issue before them is a question of flexibility in their spending of Federal funds.

The time for study is over.

James Bert Thomas, Jr., will continue to serve as Inspector General for the Department of Education.

I share with the people of Argentina a strong desire for freedom and democracy.

We are pleased that two of our friends are engaged in a direct dialog.

It is a job-creating tax measure that will put more Americans to work.

Reestablishing a capital gains differential, which was part of our tax laws for over six decades, provides the needed incentives for those willing to take a risk on new products and research that are the result of American ingenuity.

It is also designed to reform a system which has led to a 'permanent Congress.'