01/04/1983
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"There's not a better time or better way to salute those valiant men and women than to announce today my decision to support the creation of a Cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs."
"I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate activities to learn about food banks and how they are helping or could help people in their communities."
"I pledge to you that we will persevere in our efforts to persuade the Soviet Union to meet its international obligations."
"The bill is unacceptable to the Administration as reported by the Appropriations Committee because of excessive funding."