I'm here to thank you for that; thanking you for mentoring children; thanking you for feeding the hungry, providing shelter for the homeless.

I urge adults and children to participate in regular physical activity.

Throughout our history, Asian/Pacific Americans have been patriots, answering the call to defend our Nation and to protect the blessings of liberty and democracy.

A prayerful spirit has always been a central part of our national tradition.

It is a strategy that encourages a clear voice of the truth being spoken to the Cuban people through Radio and TV Marti.

It is a strategy that says we're not waiting for the day of Cuban freedom; we are working for the day of freedom in Cuba.

Prayer and songs of praise go together.

In prayer, we offer petitions, because the Maker of the Universe knows our cares and our needs.

It is a strategy that encourages the spending of money to help organizations to protect dissidents and to promote human rights.

Overall, the discretionary budget authority proposed in my FY 2005 Budget would not be increased by these requests.

Today in our Nation's Capital and around the country, we pause to acknowledge our reliance on Almighty God.