Politics

Tip wanted to give me some personal advice.

The strategic value of the canal lies in its use.

I don't agree with that.

That's very difficult to do in a public forum through the news media.

I'm sure there is some strategic and tactical component of what their speeches have been.

The prospect for peace now, compared to what it was a year ago, is very good.

I don't know. We've not made any plans about it, and there have been no discussions with him about it.

I propose a progressive tax reduction of $25 billion to help assure continued economic recovery.

I don't know what he will say.

Well, I'm afraid it's very serious.

We believe we are proceeding in the right direction.

I will not hesitate to take even more stringent actions.

He exemplified every attribute of what a public servant should be.

We have a strong economy.

His word was accepted in the most detailed and controversial issues facing our Nation's tax decisions.

The state of our Union is sound.

The debate on this comprehensive policy has been long and arduous.

I would hate to have to do this.