The partnership of America and Ireland is close.

My Administration remains fully committed to continue working with the Congress and all concerned parties to bolster peace, prosperity, and freedom in the South Caucasus.

Today, the people of the United States and the people of Ireland continue to share so much.

We celebrate a heritage that is claimed by millions of my countrymen.

I commend Prime Minister Ahern and Prime Minister Blair and all of those who are working so hard to implement the Good Friday Agreement.

Today we reaffirm the bonds of friendship between our countries.

There is luck in sharing.

May all the people of our nations have a happy Saint Patrick's Day.

This day is always a happy one for Americans.

We are grateful for the many ways Irish-Americans have blessed our country.

I think it's—if you're going to make an accusation in the course of a Presidential campaign, you ought to back it up with facts.