It is built upon the concept that selection of career civil servants must be based on merit principles.

The Soviet leadership must understand that the way to reduce the nuclear threat is by negotiating in the same sincere spirit.

There must be better mutual relations, they must result from moderation in Soviet conduct, not just our own good intentions.

Keeping the peace for both countries—for that matter, for all mankind, depends on our wise and steady management of this relationship.

1983 can be a time of peaceful progress for America, for our allies, for the people of the U.S.S.R., and for the entire world.

No one hopes more than I do that the future will bring improvement in our relations with the Soviets and an era of genuine stability.

This administration is committed to the use of nuclear energy as a crucial element in the enormous task of supplying America's energy needs.

I want to say how important your work is to the difficult task of rebuilding war-torn Lebanon.

The United States stands behind [Lebanon's] efforts.

This legislation represents a milestone for progress and the ability of our democratic system to resolve a sophisticated and divisive issue.

The step we're taking today should demonstrate to the public that the challenge of coping with nuclear waste can and will be met.

The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 provides the long overdue assurance that we now have a safe and effective solution to the nuclear waste problem.