By definition, an orphan drug is one that treats a disease that affects 200,000 or fewer individuals.

I am pleased to sign into law today the Orphan Drug Act.

That is a gift to mankind we can be very proud of.

This legislation exemplifies the proper role of government in helping meet legitimate needs in those cases where the free market alone can't do the job.

Susan S. Robfogel has the experience and qualifications necessary to serve on the Federal Service Impasses Panel.

Despite my reservations on section 7, I am gladly signing the orphan drug bill.

I am withholding my approval of S. 2623, which would amend the Tribally Controlled Community Colleges Assistance Act of 1978 and extend its authorities through 1987.

Education is critical to economic betterment for all elements of our society.

Such a declaration is wholly unnecessary to the continuation of a successful program of Federal assistance to tribally controlled community colleges.

I cannot overemphasize the importance of the complex task facing the Commission.

It is my hope that Congress will reconsider legislation extending the Act early in the next session and enact a bill which both advances the program's objectives and meets the Administration's objections to S. 2623.

It provides an indication of the various response options which may be considered if it becomes necessary to implement any of the emergency authorities.

I ask that we all keep the fundamental objective in view—to preserve an effective deterrent while moving forward with negotiations to reach equitable and verifiable arms reductions.

There is established the President's Commission on Strategic Forces.

I hereby transmit the Comprehensive Energy Emergency Response Procedures Report.

I am taking this action with reluctance, because my Administration is deeply committed to providing educational opportunities for American Indians.

This vague nonstatutory language could be interpreted by the courts in a variety of ways.

I do hereby designate the year beginning January 1, 1983, as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight.