We have never taken a position that Iran or Iraq should be a threat to which we would respond with our force or might.

Technology is indeed the key, and your technology in this valley has been an inspiration to us all.

We urge all nations, the Soviet Union and all nations, to refrain from any interference or involvement in this conflict.

The best weapons are the ones that are never used in combat.

I don't see any way at this time that this altercation between Iran and Iraq will affect the safety or the lives of the hostages nor the date of their release.

I think that's an exaggeration.

We have made great progress in a brief period of time.

The best weapons are those that are never fired in combat, and the best soldiers are those that never shed their blood on the field of battle.

The best guarantee of peace for ourselves, for the Middle East, for our other allies and friends is to keep our Nation militarily strong.

I'm grateful in the last 3¼ years there has been no American troop or soldier sent to endanger his or her life in combat against another nation.

This bright future, of a nation strong, secure, prosperous, united, proud, raising high the banner of human rights, and a nation committed to peace—that's the vision I have for the future.

It's indeed a pleasure and a pride for me to come here to this beautiful facility.

My judgment is that we've been making now that kind of progress.

I see no chance that we will put military forces into action there.

We've never been on hold.

I'm determined to see our whole Nation benefit as your community has benefited.

A President is responsible for the future of this country.

It's absolutely crucial in these troubled times, when overseas oil supplies are uncertain and their price is rapidly escalating, for us to be energy-secure here in the United States.