This deprives the states of the right to set their own priorities, the President maintains.

The President maintained that a "new bipartisan consensus" had emerged on the issue.

From the beginning the President maintained a firm commitment to family travel without which this deal might not have happened.

"But there's not much I can do except to continue to urge the President to maintain his original promise."

Poor parents of public school children, the President maintains, would scarcely benefit.

This President has now maintained his constitutional authority for more than four years, longer than any civilian leader since the 1920's.

President will be the Head of State and maintain a more ceremonial role.

The President has repeatedly maintained that he knew nothing about the diversion of funds for secret purposes.

The President maintained a high level of personal popularity by his inspirational speeches.

The President always maintained that he didn't actually have a sexual relationship with Lewinsky.