George W. Bush

No, this is a fabulous nation because of our people and the compassion buried in the hearts and souls of the American people.

John P. Walters, of Michigan, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy, vice Barry R. McCaffrey, resigned.

Deborah J. Daniels, of Indiana, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Laurie O. Robinson, resigned.

Everglades National Park is a treasure that needs to be preserved for future generations.

We need to discuss the problem areas and come together to figure out ways to solve them.

I'm pleased to announce that Fran Mainella, Florida's director of State parks, is my choice to lead the National Park Service.

This bill reflects a philosophy that says, we trust the American people more than we trust Government.

Tax relief is the right thing to do.

The best foreign policy for this country begins with having a neighborhood that's peaceful and free and secure and prosperous.

To protect our parks and their inhabitants, we must have the best available information.

It's been my honor to address community leaders from many nations in our hemisphere.

It commands our care and attention.

Our job here is to be good stewards of the Everglades.

It's thanks to the American people that we're going to have meaningful tax relief.

Today, folks, tax relief is reality.

Yes, we'll talk about Cuba again, of course.

We will clear up nearly $5 billion in maintenance to make our parks more inviting and accessible to all Americans.

We think they can better allocate that money than the Federal Government.

That surplus is not the Government's money. That surplus is the people's money.

We must improve the safety of schools and neighborhoods and mobilize faith-based and community groups to fight poverty and addiction.

Every child in every neighborhood has unique gifts to offer.

Tax relief is an important bipartisan achievement.

I will proudly sign it.

The truth is that real reform is possible, if we lay our partisan differences aside and work together in the interests of the American people.

We must also provide them with a quality education, so that no child is left behind in our fast-paced global economy.