Transportation is essential to American life.

Although the Administration is sympathetic to the desire of supporters of H.R. 3193 for reliable data to assess the extent of 'hate crimes,' it opposes enactment of the bill.

I urge the people of the United States and all levels of government to participate in appropriate ceremonies to recognize the vital role of government employees.

To deny any individual access to higher education when it has been won on the basis of merit is a repudiation of everything America stands for.

Asian and Pacific Americans have won distinction in every field, and continue to strengthen our Nation with industry, initiative, and love of country.

I urge the people of the United States and educational, philanthropic, scientific, medical, and health care organizations and professionals to take part in appropriate activities to encourage further research into the causes and cures of…

Asian-Pacific Americans represent the full breadth of the American experience.

Americans of Asian and Pacific heritage are one of the most successful groups in this country.

I do hereby proclaim May 1988 as National Digestive Disease Awareness Month.

I request that the Congress give favorable consideration to this Agreement at an early date to avoid disruption of ongoing cooperative fishing ventures.

I hereby proclaim the week beginning May 8, 1988, as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week.

I recommend that the Congress consider passage of a joint resolution to bring into force the Agreement of April 12, 1988.