Ronald Reagan

SDI is not now, nor will I ever permit it to become, a mere bargaining chip.

The choice is communism versus freedom, and I don't care what '60 Minutes' said last night about it.

Real family income is up, inflation last year at the lowest level in over 20 years, a greater percentage of our work force employed than ever before in our national history, and yes, the creation of more than 13 million new jobs.

I found that if you put the family together the world takes care of itself.

I intend to become personally involved in meeting the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings target.

The truth is Congress must stick to its Gramm-Rudman-Hollings commitment, and do so without raising taxes.

I haven't seen so much lard since I handed out blue ribbons at the Iowa State Fair.

Gramm-Rudman-Hollings was not just a pledge for fiscal responsibility but a pledge to keep America's economy growing.

It's safe and smart to invest in our economy.

It would be a shame to lose our momentum now; on inflation and taxes and economic growth, we've accomplished so much.

I have made an alternative proposal.

We have made a pledge to the American people: it's called Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, and we're not backing off that pledge.

The Government of Japan has, in recent days, announced a number of actions aimed at improving their compliance with the agreement.

I am committed to the full enforcement of our trade agreements designed to provide American industry with free and fair trade opportunities.

When the evidence indicates that third-country dumping has stopped and U.S. firms are enjoying improved access to the Japanese market, I am prepared to lift these sanctions.

We must provide for a more equitable distribution of the fuel taxes that are collected from motorists.

I think there is a solid chance here for bipartisan cooperation as long as we remember such cooperation is a two-way street.

I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 2, the 'Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987.'

We would authorize $66 billion over 5 years; the same levels provided in the Senate-passed bill.

The States, not the Congress, should determine their highway program needs.

I want to make clear that I strongly favor an adequate and fiscally responsible Federal-aid highway and transit program.

I am today announcing my intent to raise tariffs on as much as $300 million in Japanese exports to the United States.

H.R. 2 is an unsound bill.

I am committed to that goal.

I remain firm in my commitment to the American people to hold down Federal spending.