In the last three months, the economic performance was disappointing for middle-class families and below expectations -- the results that have become the norm for the economy under President Bush.
President Bush takes the credit for a 'shallow recession,' he denies any responsibility for an even 'more shallow' economic recovery.
The president is very much looking forward to his visit here, to speaking to the people of Seattle, to the people of the United States.
The president is saying through his plan that by saving instead of squandering the surpluses brought on by our discipline and prosperity, we can address much of our long-term retirement challenge in a way that lifts that burden off our children and grandchildren.
The options that Vice President Gore is calling for today are very much among those options that President Clinton does feel are on the table and is considering,