And again, the President expressed his welcome of those developments.

Aides said they had not heard the president express concern about the media's role.

The president also expressed concern for employers, who help provide health benefits to more than 165 million Americans.

"In such a situation, the President would often express sympathy or at the very least promise to look into the matter raised."

The president expressed his gratitude to employees of the federal agency.

But when asked about the show at a recent news conference, the President expressed curiosity and said he would attend.

The President himself had also expressed optimism about an early budget settlement.

"The president has expressed concern about the problem, and this backs that up."

"The president has expressed an apology on behalf of the nation," he said.

Former presidents and the current Democratic presidential candidate express their gratitude.