09/09/1981
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"I am today signing H.R. 27, the Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987."
"I know that Bill, like his predecessor, Malcolm Baldrige, understands the importance of expanding international markets, maintaining our competitiveness, and enhancing our export capability."
"I urge the Congress to revisit this issue now that the development of comprehensive financial reform is at the top of the legislative agenda."
"I have every confidence that Bill will ably pursue the policies this administration has developed over the past 6 1/2 years."