Let me say one thing about the treaty: It is not based on trust.

Nothing could be more important than our Strategic Defense Initiative, SDI—a strategic defense that threatens no one.

I have determined that the following major producing and/or major transit countries do not meet the standards set forth in Section 481(h)(2)(A): Afghanistan, Iran, Panama and Syria.

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. I), it is hereby ordered that section…

We will not let them down.

I herewith transmit a report specifying my determination of the uniform percentage necessary to reduce outlays for travel, transportation, and subsistence by $23.6 million.

The only effective way to negotiate with the Soviets is from a position of strength.

May America and Ireland always cherish each other and the kinship in which we hold St. Patrick's Day.

If you really want glasnost, if you really want openness, tear down that wall.

Nancy and I are proud and pleased to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day.

I hereby determine that it is in the vital national interests of the United States to certify the following countries: Laos, Lebanon, and Paraguay.

American patriotism is, quite simply, the call to freedom, everywhere, for all peoples.

St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland a millennium and a half ago.

It is most desirable that this Protocol be considered by the Senate as soon as possible and that the Senate give advice and consent to ratification.

Democracy has been progressing in that region, but one area where totalitarianism has a foothold could well undo all that's been accomplished.

Our commitment will not end when we leave Washington at the end of my term.

We cannot leave those fighting for freedom in Nicaragua at the mercy of the Communist regime.

We must face reality in Central America, or we will face the consequences.