Today we got everything we could have hoped for. |
Today's interest rate cut sent the signal that this downturn in the economy is not over. For some investors, that is very worrisome. |
We are pleased that the signals from Washington are positive, ... The White House appears ready to accept the recommendations. |
We have not concluded this round of base realignment and closure, because there are two more steps to be taken - one by the president and one by the Congress, |
We have uncertainty resulting from international events -- the Iraq situation, as well as international terror -- while domestically, in Congress, we have done our part to create uncertainty with regard to spending policy, as well as tax policy, ... We passed some tax cuts that are going to expire, and that creates uncertainty when people plan for their future. |
We live in a dangerous world where rogue nations are developing longer range missiles. We have to make a strong effort at developing defenses against this threat. |
We need to find out more about how stripers live. Stripers came close to the brink of extinction 25 years ago. Other species are still in trouble. Rutgers is leading the effort along the Jersey Shore to study our fisheries. I hope Net Free steers clear of nets and won't end up on a dinner table. We have something to learn form Net Free and the other tagged fish. |
We need to get through one more hurricane season and winter of Nor' Easters. A lot of our beaches are in poor shape. A series of powerful storms in the 1990s have eroded large sections of sand and dunes. One more major hit and we could be in big trouble. There are thousands of lives, homes, businesses and public property at stake here. They are at clear risk. |
We'll all benefit from having the new base, which will be one of the first joint bases in the country. |
You have guided monetary policy through stock market crashes, wars, terrorist attacks and natural disasters, ... You have made a great contribution to the prosperity of the U.S. and the nation is in your debt. |