05/17/1982
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"I do not believe the United States Senate will succumb to allowing the special interests to choose Supreme Court members."
"The loan sales proceeds of approximately $3.41 billion constitute a significant step toward reducing the Federal Government's deficit."
"We have great faith in the American people."
"I wish to make clear my understanding that sections 252(a) (1) and (2) of the amended act do not preclude me or future Presidents from exercising our authority to supervise the execution of the law."