His depth of character and hard-won accomplishments suggest that Egypt's contributions will not be limited to those of antiquity.

We will sincerely endeavor to help where possible, and we want you to know that all of your efforts, your forbearance in times of frustration, and, most of all, your good will, is appreciated.

There will be no falling back, no call for retreat.

There's little doubt that the man we honor this evening is an individual who shaped history.

I think that there is an immediate kind of psychological thing that is happening among the people that will have some effect.

And I do feel badly; I certainly take no joy out of this.

Your courage in taking the first step, your good faith in pursuing a tangible agreement with a former enemy, your maturity and moderation in the face of frustration... are worthy of a man whom history will undoubtedly label one of the twentieth century's most courageous peacemakers.

The passage of this legislation marks the single most important achievement of the past 200 days.

I'm always worried about flying.

To them I assert, President Sadat has shown the way.

Instead, with brilliant insight, you recognized an opportunity and seized the moment.

We are today friends and partners.

I'm very proud to accept this.

I can't wait to hand this to Don Regan, Secretary of the Treasury.

The law is very explicit.

Government cannot close down the assembly line.

I respect the right of workers in the private sector to strike.

These people would no longer be government employees.