03/29/1982
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Our two countries are bound together by innumerable ties of ancient history and present friendship."
"I do not believe that it is either necessary or wise to restrict the flexibility under which the NIH has operated so successfully."
"I believe that instead of fostering a strong Federal biomedical research effort, H.R. 2409 would adversely affect the pursuit of research excellence at NIH."
"I do hereby proclaim the month of November 1985 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month."