"The idea that the world's surviving superpower cannot afford to back up its diplomatic efforts is to me a reckless thought, an unacceptable thought."
"I am reminded of the fact, listening to our colleague understandably concerned about the use of loudspeakers, that when the United States, through the Government of General Noriega in Panama, the Amer..."
"I am struck by the fact that, just a few weeks ago, here in the House of Representatives, the United States Congress, sadly, from my point of view, significantly slashed the 150 Function of the budget..."
"I would hope that, upon reflection, Members of Congress here in the House would reconsider the cuts that we made to the continuing resolution in the 150 Function."
"We condemned Kim Dae Jung's initiative by saying, if anything else, can we at least let the Koreans encourage them..."
"I join with the United States Government in commending this conviction."
"I do look forward to hearing the U.S. State Department and USAID's efforts to help bring peace to this tragedy worn country."
"We are talking about improving [the U.N.]."
"Did he or did he not favor the withholding of U.S. dues?"
"It would be wrong and it would be harmful to U.S. interests."
"I can't remember a performance as impressive as yours. Your stamina, breadth of knowledge, and your experience make all of us proud."
"I would hope that part of your mission is to turn that around."