The President's Radio Address
04/13/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
I made a decision not to politicize the games; this is for athletics.
It's very important for the United States to be very active and have a good, solid presence.
I want to come to South Korea—I had just come from Japan.
We are a compassionate nation, and that's what this bill says loud and clear.