This North Texas Food Bank is such a wonderful story.

Then Congress would be, I think, endangering the security of this country.

We just used to call it neighborliness in our country, until the Government started sticking its nose in.

Food banks alone aren't going to solve the hunger problem, I know; but they do make a more efficient use of existing resources.

I didn't expect that to be quoted.

I'm delighted with this, that he has come in with this.

It does, I think, fit in with what we're going to go to the Congress with.

You have permission to quote me.

It is not a ploy.

I hope they will accept it in the way in which it was done.

I urge all Americans to join with members of the Federal civil service system.

January 17, 1983, as 'Public Employees' Appreciation Day'.

It is built upon the concept that selection of career civil servants must be based on merit principles.

To commemorate the Centennial and to show our appreciation to Federal employees past and present.

It also provides for a vital partnership between political leaders and career civil servants.

Your active participation and support will help express our appreciation for the achievements of astronauts and nurses, scientists and park rangers, and diplomats and librarians.

I am requesting that you and your agency join me in commemorating the Centennial Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal civil service system in January 1983.

1983 can be a time of peaceful progress for America, for our allies, for the people of the U.S.S.R., and for the entire world.