I made a commitment that one of my first appointments to the Supreme Court vacancy would be the most qualified woman that I could possibly find.

I have long believed that the time has come for the highest court in our land to include not only distinguished men but distinguished women as well.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Judge Sandra Day O'Connor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Americans are a generous and a compassionate people, and no particular segment of our society has a monopoly on those traits.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Tom C. Korologos.

Now, this means that for a change the American people are winning.

It's time for a change.

I have the honor and the privilege to pick thousands of appointees for positions in Federal Government.

We have moved to cut Federal spending, to eliminate excessive regulations, and to reduce the steadily growing tax burden on working men and women.

I am proud to nominate Michael J. Connally to this important position.

I am completely satisfied.

Thus each has an obligation to you, in varying degrees, has an impact on your life.