Because of the complexity and interrelationship of domestic policies and programs, I believe the broadest perspectives must be brought to bear in the Domestic Council's deliberations.

The reform which I proposed would have required people who receive food stamps to share with taxpayers the cost of recent real increases in benefits.

This action by the Congress to prohibit administrative reform will add over $650 million to the costs of the program next year.

I think this is a remarkable achievement for America.

When Nelson tackles a project, he gives it everything he's got.

We can still avoid a disaster that could wreck not only our economy but the economic structure of the industrialized democracies throughout the world.

I said I wanted a good marriage between the executive and legislative branches.

It is my very firm conviction that we must not fight recessionary problems with inflationary cures.

I AM announcing today that I will allow to become law without my signature H.R. 1589.

The reports of the free enterprise system's death or demise have been greatly exaggerated.

I buy America. And I buy it now.

I would specifically like to emphasize the following essential components of these functions: Identify major policy problem areas requiring Administration attention and actions.

To assist in carrying out my responsibilities for domestic policy formulation within a broad conceptual framework, I want the Domestic Council to undertake the following responsibilities in domestic policy areas: Assessing national needs…

In short, this reform would have saved the taxpayers $650 million each year.

I feel, as I am sure you do, that they deserve the unvarnished truth.

We have to work together to make America a better and better place to live.

I will not let the American agriculture run out of gas.

With this kind of tremendous enthusiasm, good will, and cooperation among all of us, we will make America the place that we want it to be: free, strong leadership throughout the world.