06/01/1981
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Today I announce my intention to nominate Antonio Monroig."
"I have always believed that a lot of the problems in the world would disappear if people would start talking to each other instead of about each other."
"I'm very proud to have these, proud to have the honorary chairmanship that you've offered."
"Let me warn you now, you're going to have to help, because they're going to have to realize that the people of this country want what you have just applauded."