The United States stands firmly with Egypt and other Mideastern nations concerned with regional security.

I accept your resignation as Administrator of the Small Business Administration with sincere regret.

It's an honor and a pleasure to welcome you, Mr. President, Mrs. Mubarak, and those who accompanied you from Egypt.

We are willing to continue in that role to seek a lasting peace in the Middle East between Israel and all its Arab neighbors.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Robert W. Gambino to be Deputy Inspector General.

Implementation agency and department heads will forward to the NSC implementing instructions on these procedures no later than March 15, 1982.

The importance of exercise and the link which exists between regular physical activity and such qualities as good health and effective performance.

I intend to nominate James G. Stearns to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

The government’s purpose is to provide the law and a framework in which all people can achieve success.

The United States remains committed to the multilateral treaty process for reaching agreement on Law of the Sea.

I am announcing today that the United States will return to those negotiations and work with other countries to achieve an acceptable treaty.

Please understand that you and the other members of the Vashchenko and Chmykhalov families are not alone as you pursue your brave and determined effort for emigration.