I’m tired of seeing America pulled apart by selfishness, and I believe that you are tired of this prospect also.

No other government on Earth has extended diplomatic relations or recognition to Zimbabwe-Rhodesian Government.

Tonight we have four great artists.

We live in the strongest, most open, most prosperous, most generous, most hopeful, most free nation on Earth.

I am equally convinced that the best interests of the people of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia would not be served by the lifting of the sanctions.

Our country was not built, it has not prospered, by people who said, 'Me first, me last, me always.'

But I think that it's accurate to say that in many ways, the deep feelings of pain and suffering... have been expressed very deeply and in forceful terms in black music.

When this great new organization of working people speaks out for social justice and for improvements in the American way of life, your voice will be heard throughout the Nation.

This is Black Music Month.

It means a lot to our country to do what's right and what's decent and what's fair and what is principled.

We reaffirmed our commitment to strengthen NATO's defenses as part of the Alliance's Long-Term Defense Program.

The proposals I am making will insure that Federal employees are rewarded fairly for their work.

This comparability principle is equitable to Federal employees and taxpayers alike.

This legislation would give Executive Branch managers needed flexibility to adopt more efficient and equitable industry pay practices.

I am transmitting to the Congress today legislation to reform the Federal civilian employee compensation system.

The reforms I am proposing today are based on the principle that comparability is the best long-term policy for determining compensation for Federal employees.

The Federal Employees Compensation Reform Act of 1979 will remedy these problems.

Compassion is a fundamental aspect of effective leadership and governance.