If we do not make common cause to save the good old ship of the Union on this voyage, nobody will have a chance to pilot her on another voyage.

The time will be agreed on through diplomatic channels.

In Japan, building upon my recent meetings in Washington with Prime Minister Nakasone, the Secretary reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance structure.

Our zero-zero intermediate-range nuclear forces proposal is a serious one that would represent a real breakthrough in arms control.

Although you are leaving, I know you will maintain an interest in our federalism effort, and I promise you we will keep up the fight.

It is most sweeping federalism reform any Administration has ever sent to Congress and will go a long way toward restoring the proper balance of power.

In 1981, we were able to consolidate 57 narrow, categorical grants into nine block grants, freeing State and local officials from burdensome red tape and allowing them to make more decisions.

I, personally, am prepared to meet Mr. Andropov anywhere, anytime, to sign an agreement to eliminate all land-based intermediate-range nuclear missile weapons from the face of the Earth.

I am deeply encouraged by the report that the Vice President has given me.

Your record in rebalancing our federal system is unmatched by that of any other President in our nation's history.

It contrasts dramatically with the Soviet proposal which would merely preserve an existing Soviet advantage that is dangerous to the West.