 This will be a work of much, I mean, we'll be able to talk to you about it in a minute. Everybody's permitted to talk with them all, folks. But it's a welcome here to Bitcoinberg and McBrady, and Larry Carrasso's new members of our circle, and we're delighted to have you here. And there's an empty chair down there that when it comes, it'll be the Jim Miller and then you can say goodbye, because we're leaving. If I could take a minute to read something to you here in case you haven't seen it. This has to do with some statements made by Mr. Dukakis. State, you can borrow and spend and borrow and spend and borrow and spend only so long. Massachusetts, this is not, that's the end of the quote. Massachusetts state spending has risen 61.7% since he returned to office in 1983. That's more than double the rate of increase in federal spending during the same period. In his 1989 budget, state debt has projected more than $10 billion, double the 1983 debt. In June of 1986, Massachusetts had a cash surplus of 912 million. In June of 1988, the governor had to borrow 300 million to meet the payroll, and since then the state has had to borrow 600 million more. Dukakis, I'm not surprised by the comeback in manufacturing. I'd like to enlarge and stimulate it. End quote. Massachusetts has lost more than 90,000 industrial jobs since 1984, a decline of 13%, while the number of industrial jobs nationally grew by 2% during the same period. Massachusetts ranks 33rd in job growth since 1981. Quote, we've got to get interest rates down. End quote. The average annual prime rate has dropped from 18.9% in 1981 to 8.2% in 1987. Undercard of the prime rate rose each year, hitting 21.5% in December of 1980. Quote, we're not going to accept an America where all we do is take in each other's laundry and flip each other's hamburgers for $3.35 an hour. End quote. More than 70% of the jobs created since the end of the recession paid more than $375 a week, $10.70 an hour. Nearly one-third of the jobs created since 82 are in the managerial and professional categories. Quote, exchange voodoo economics for camdo economics. End quote. The federal deficit fell by more than $70 billion between 86 and 87, while the top tax rate was cut from 50% to 28%. Massachusetts, meanwhile, has just retroactively balanced a fiscal 1988 budget in which expenditures outpaced revenues by 590 million. The Bank of Boston forecasts a deficit as high as 690 million for 1989, despite the enactment of more than $300 million in additional state taxes and fees. I just thought, conversation in mind. What I was going to say. If anybody wants to say anything about it, we have a copy. We have a copy. We have a copy. Krana, what's happening up on the Hill, what is going to happen? Take it away. Mr. Chairman, having said that, of course we do recognize that there is a need to get some more funds into the front. Others have been speaking out fairly regularly to get some of that money done. It's appropriate. Mr. President, your interruption is welcome. Ladies and gentlemen, the real drug czar. We have to wait for a moment here. A couple of waves of press are going to come in. The first wave will just sit here. The man said at the last supper, all who want to get in the picture get on your side of the man. They will be the talking press. Actually, we have no word on that. We're still waiting to get some confirmation of all the things that have been said. But as far as we know, no hostage has been released. It's hard to tell what little information we have. But now, I don't have to tell anyone here that every family in America has a stake in what all of you on this board, what you do. You're the command team for our fight against drugs. And this is Dick Thornburg's first meeting. So, Dick, welcome aboard. You have my full confidence, and with Dr. Bowen at your side and the other members of this board, the fight against drugs couldn't be in better hands. The time remaining in our administration is short, but the work before us is great. I expect this board to redouble its commitment to the vital work of achieving a drug free America. And this is another in which I want to sprint to the finish line, so letting up drive as hard as you can. This administration has no more solid commitment than the one it has made to families across our land to fight drugs. I wish I could say the same for Congress. But when it comes to fighting drugs, Congress looks more and more like all talk and no action. They've cut funding for the major agencies that enforce our drug laws, and liberals in the Senate are trying to kill the House passed drug bill. And that bill provides a federal death penalty for drug-related killings, a modification of the exclusionary rules so that relevant evidence obtained in good faith can be used in court, and other needed changes in the law. It's time for Congress to end its dependency on the liberal agenda and to give our law enforcement officers the tools they need. And it's time for the Senate to pass a strong drug bill. In conclusion, let me say that this board, believe me, you have my final, my fullest confidence. And you have a great responsibility, but you're equal to it. So, Dick, good luck. Thank you, Mr. President. Can you sign the bill if it doesn't include the death penalty? Well, Helen, as you know, I won't talk about a bill until it's on my desk, and I know what's in it. Well, that's not always true. What's not always true? Well, no, because that's sometimes that they just make one so objectionable that I know an advance. Susan. Susan Eisenhower. Good to see you. Thank you. Great occasion. Chairman Nunzio did this work. Mr. President, Bill Bidlin. Nice to see you. Thank you. It's fine. Thank you. Nice to see you. Oh, Mr. President, I'm Congressman Pat Roberts. I represent Appleville, and I believe it's in my desk or not. Okay, thank you, sir. Mr. President, Ed McCabe. Nice to be with you again. I'm afraid to be here. Thank you so much for having us. Mr. President, General Goodfaster. It's good to see you again. Yes, indeed. Thank you for working a lifetime in front of the Eisenhower family. Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mr. President, John Whitney, of the IHR Library. Nice to see you. It's very Brad Pat as an executive director of the Commission. Pleasure to meet you, sir. Nice to see you. First time in a real life. He got it back. Yeah, we got it back. Can everybody turn slightly sideways? Okay, we're going to move the stills in. All right. I guess we have to wait. Sure. Yeah, we're going to wait. It's a pleasure to welcome you to the Oval Office. Sign this bill that marks the 100th birthday of President Blight David Eisenhower, the favorite son of Kansas, an adopted son of Pennsylvania, and a great soldier, but he was an eminent statesman as president of the United States, devoted his life to service his country. His career was marked by an unshakable commitment to human freedom. And this coin that will be brought about when I sign this is attributed to his memory, and I'm pleased that you could all be with me here today as I sign this legislation. Except that, I think I'd better sign it. You had a great one. Perfect. Perfect plan. I was after landing one of those out of Edwards Air Force Base in the previous when it came in. And they rushed Nancy and me up on the stand where we were to be for the coming up. It was over Honolulu when it was on its approach pattern. Yes, Mr. Prime Minister, I'm glad to see you again. It's good to see you again. Really? Good to see you. Great to see you. Ambassador Johnson. Greetings. Well, I'm glad to see you. It's good to see you. It's good to see people. I want you to thank us. Thank you so much. All right. All right, Abrams, our ambassador, do you know? Yes. How are you, Mr. President? Good to see you again. Good to see you. Thank you. Mr. President, you're getting here. I'm glad to see you. I'm glad to see you. I'm glad to see you. I'm glad to see you. I'm glad to see you. You have to be quiet for a moment or two while two waves with your first official. You were office seven years ago. Here we are with Curtin going down on my administration here again. I'm very pleased to see you. Well, the more reason why I'm happy to have the opportunity to see you before you leave the office, having had the opportunity to live in the first state of Illinois because of you. We're in Washington. Thank you so much for the assistance. Thank you very much for talking about any current information. Apparently that has not taken place. That's all we know and whether it's going to take place later in the day or not will be out in a way of knowing. Are you optimistic? Well, I try to be. The first information sounded as if it was based on fact. Mr. President, have you given any received any indications to what this means for U.S. relations with Iran, the situation in Lebanon? Is this tied in any way to any kind of political diplomatic overture? Well, no, not on the basis of any negotiations of any kind. We have done nothing of that kind. Is there any reason to think that it's some kind of overture from Iran for better relations? Again, I can't comment. We just don't have enough information. Thanks, please. Thank you. This way, please. This way, please. Thank you.