I call upon all Americans to observe Thursday, August 13, 1981, as National Blinded Veterans Recognition Day.

I'm greatly impressed with his intimate knowledge and his passionate concern.

We must have a strong merchant marine capable of meeting both our peacetime need for transportation of resources and products and our need for logistical support in time of national emergency.

I have promised that my administration will provide the leadership and direction for a strong merchant marine.

I consider this designation essential to addressing effectively the problems of the industry.

We will work closely with Egypt as full partners in our search for peace and stability in the Middle East.

I thank those members of the industry who expressed their strong support for this legislation.

I hope it'll only be an au revoir and that we'll be meeting again soon.

I'll be meeting with other Middle East leaders in the coming months to continue the process of sharing views with our friends about our common goals of peace, stability, and security in the area.

I respected him for all that he has done, and getting to know him has vastly increased that respect.

This organizational change is a significant achievement and will be of assistance in considering the maritime industry as part of a comprehensive national transportation system.

We will walk that road together and that we will not be deterred from reaching our destination.