"I'm opposed to big government," Mr. Gore declared, speaking to a crowd of invited guests in a convention center meeting room.

"In order to win, we have got to understand, the other side is going to throw everything they've got, plus the kitchen sink," Mr. Gore declared.

Mr. Gore declared that the difference between the Republican and Democratic candidates had never been clearer than in the 1992 election.

"I won't be profligate with your money," Mr. Gore declared.

After telling the story tonight of his sister's death, Mr. Gore declared: "Tomorrow morning, another 13-year-old girl will start smoking.

Mr. Gore declared that he would "honor the new president-elect and do everything possible to help him bring Americans together."

Mr. Gore has not formally declared his candidacy but is perceived as the front-runner for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

Mr. Gore rails against the powerful and declares himself the champion of working families.

Many Republicans were furious when Mr. Gore quickly declared his delight with the agreement, and their anger delayed passage for another six weeks.

"I have never been for vouchers," Mr. Gore declared.