I have always believed that a lot of the problems in the world would disappear if people would start talking to each other instead of about each other.

The American people today are burdened with the biggest single tax increase that has ever been imposed on the people of this country.

We are simply reducing the increase.

I expect each of you to provide the necessary support and cooperation to assure that our objective is accomplished.

The reduction of fraud and waste in the operation of all Federal programs is a major commitment and priority of my Administration.

I will say there have been a few days in the couple of months we've been here when I didn't know whether I was happy that you did that or not.

Let me warn you now, you're going to have to help, because they're going to have to realize that the people of this country want what you have just applauded.

Well, it's been almost 17 years since I told a group of Young Republicans once that we had a rendezvous with destiny, and now here we are.

There has always been such an office in the White House.

No, never once threatened me.

There is not, nor has there ever been any question about this.

Yes. That is why I have authorized such an office.