I have pledged my Administration to full support for the work of the United Nations and to greater use of its machinery in the conduct of our foreign relations.

We will establish with the passage of this bill a Minimum Wage Study Commission.

The United Nations continued to serve as a valuable forum for the discussion of political disputes even where progress on the underlying issues was not always possible.

Americans who had to work with their hands, the laborers of our Nation, those from low-income families, should be treated fairly.

Education is the key to unlocking the potential of our nation’s future.

True leadership involves the ability to inspire others towards a common goal.

True leadership involves making decisions that are guided by principle and compassion.

Compassion and understanding are the foundations of a just and equitable society.

We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.

Freedom is the right of every individual to live without fear and oppression.

Leadership requires the ability to face challenges with courage and the wisdom to seek solutions.

I think the investment is a good one.

I do not support complete deregulation of natural gas prices, which would provide windfall profits without significantly increasing supply.

I have decided that the 7.05 percent increase fully satisfies the principles set forth in the Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970 that Federal salaries be comparable with those in private enterprise for the same levels of work.

I think all of you can see before me the results of a tremendous amount of work and cooperation among all those in our Government who are interested in the present and future strength of our Nation's number one economic resource, and…

We have pledged to the Israelis in the past, and I have confirmed the pledge, that we will not negotiate with, nor deal directly with the PLO until they adopt United Nations Resolution 242 as a basis for their involvement.

This bill makes a giant step toward tying target prices with production costs.

It is my considered judgment that a reallocation of the October 1, 1977 military basic pay increase is appropriate.