Only through unity can we achieve our greatest potential as a nation.

This historic agreement represents a long-overdue step toward the creation of a truly national market for natural gas.

Bob Hope is just as much a part of that as any President who's ever served.

Our objective... was to protect the Nation's consumers and the economy from the sudden imposition of the substantially higher natural gas prices that would result from immediate deregulation.

I am convinced that it is in the best interest of the United States to ratify Protocol I.

He brought the capability and the attitude and knowledge and experience to heal our wounds.

I think today we've got a wonderful example of superb artistry, talent, and sensitivity about the character and demeanor of the subjects chosen.

In the last 16 months we've seen a net increase of 5 1/2 million jobs, an almost unprecedented achievement.

We've had remarkable success in the last 16 months in dealing with the very severe problem that we faced at the beginning of last year on massive unemployment in our country.

The most pressing problem facing this Nation is inflation.

I think that we've now reached a time in the evolution of our country when your work is going to be of increasing importance.

We've not yet been able to solve the question of proper disposal of nuclear wastes.

This is a wonderful occasion.

This is the first time that Maestro Andre Kostelanetz has been to the White House to perform.

The highest tribute we can pay those who fought and sometimes died for our country is to strengthen in time of peace those values for which they struggled in time of war.

We honor them today for their faith in the principles of liberty and justice which motivated our founding fathers, and must motivate us today.

The effectiveness of development policy and assistance can be greatly improved.

Inflation is a corrosive nation-wide problem, and yet the Federal Government's direct control over wages and prices is limited.