I also direct that the flag of the United States of America be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in memory of Christopher Columbus.

Christopher Columbus, whose life and exploits we commemorate each October, is one of the true heroes of our Nation's history.

I oppose that exemption, no matter how well intended.

Let me read the citation and present the medal to each recipient who will then, we hope, say a few words to us.

Columbus is symbolic of the millions of Italians who have come to the New World since its discovery.

It's an honor not only for me, but for all of us in this land, to be joined with you in this noblest of crusades: Freedom.

I'm going to sign the proclamation now, but as I sign it, I am commemorating not only the great navigator and explorer, Christopher Columbus, but those who centuries later followed him to the New World and helped make this the great nation…

Today, if it were not for a rightful pride of heritage, there would be no reason to identify Italian Americans as any kind of separate ethnic group.

By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 437(b) of Title 18 of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:

The policies and actions that I am announcing today will permit a revitalization of the U.S. industry's efforts to develop nuclear power.

It is important that the private sector take the lead in developing commercial reprocessing services.

A more abundant, affordable, and secure energy future for all Americans is a critical element of this administration's economic recovery program.