I am proposing to Congress today a set of actions to help markedly reduce the increasing flow of undocumented aliens in this country and to regulate the presence of the millions of undocumented aliens already here.

The purpose of these changes is to provide for strong direction by the President and the National Security Council.

I believe that marked improvements in source countries' economies are achievable by their own efforts with support from the United States.

That's my hope and my prayer.

I therefore recommend the following adjustments of status.

The real requirements of the policymaking level, rather than technology or ability to collect, will drive the entire intelligence process.

The proposed employer sanctions will not, by themselves, be enough to stop the entry of undocumented aliens.

Infrequently on the world scene, there arises a young leader at the beginning of the history of a nation who in a strange but all pervasive way represents what his people are and what his country hopes to be.

I hope that the Congress will move quickly on these proposals so that the actions can take effect very soon.

The number and size of women-owned businesses remain remarkably small.

I am convinced that far fewer aliens will attempt illegal entry if that opportunity is severely restricted.

The impending crisis of energy shortages has brought about an unprecedented quick action by the Congress in establishing the new Department of Energy.

The problem of undocumented aliens or illegal aliens or undocumented workers has become increasingly severe.

I'm very proud of this accomplishment by the Congress, and I'd like now to sign into law the Senate bill 826, which establishes the new Department of Energy.

The proposals that I'm making to Congress fulfill each of these needs.

It's concerning changes in the Small Business Administration to make it more feasible for myself, as President, and for the executive branch of Government to deal with victims of catastrophe such as floods, tornadoes.

I have an announcement to make this afternoon.

I believe that before the Congress adjourns, hopefully in October, that we will have an energy policy to make our Nation proud.