I've enjoyed being President.

No, it is not a badge of honor, and a public official does not have a right to lie.

I herewith report four new deferrals totalling $908.6 million in budget authority.

We've allocated $15 million to the Corps of Engineers to commence this examination procedure.

There's no easy answer, of course, to the unemployment question.

I endorse and support the Humphrey-Hawkins bill.

I don't intend to let this interest die down.

I deplore unwanted pregnancies, and we are trying to take other means to make sure that abortions are not necessary.

I think the general, worldwide economic slowdown is causing this problem to be felt in all nations.

I believe that every person in our country that's able to work ought to have an opportunity for a job.

We will continue to assess all aspects of tax reform.

The unwarranted and continuing terrorist attacks have been part of the Middle East picture for years.

Loss of life is deplorable.

It's too early yet to lay down specifics on a national health insurance program.

Accordingly, I do not believe that approval of H.R. 2521 would be in the best interest of the American people.

On behalf of the 215 million Americans, welcome you as a friend to our country.

I am exceptionally pleased today to sign S. 717, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977.

For the first time, all the Nation's miners will be protected under one comprehensive mine safety and health law.