I believe this program of recognition is vital to call attention both to what is being done by American volunteers and to what can be done through voluntary action.

Throughout our history, Americans have always extended their hands to neighbors in assistance.

I thank the Members of the House and Senate for a responsible vote.

The nation expects continued follow-through.

The continuing resolution just passed by the Congress represents another difficult step forward in this Nation's struggle to restore responsible economic and fiscal policy.

Those principles have been honored, and our commitment to them remains firm.

These former federal employees should not be deemed suitable for employment with the Federal Aviation Administration.

I urge all Americans to observe January as March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month.

I do not believe that those who forfeited their jobs as controllers should be foreclosed from other Federal employment.

This means that each application will be considered fairly and on a case-by-case basis.

We made the only choice we could.

Support for the United Nations-supervised intercommunal talks.