11/01/1984
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"I have established a national goal of assuring American competitive pre-eminence into the 21st century."
"Let it never be said of this generation of Americans that we became so obsessed with failure that we refused to take risks that could further the cause of peace and freedom in the world."
"America's pre-eminence in research and innovation has long been the envy of the world and a critical source of our national strength."
"The administration opposes the mass transit reauthorization bill."