Ronald Reagan

The resolution's moratorium on aid to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance would deprive the United States of one of the most critical elements of leverage it has with the Sandinistas.

Compliance is a cornerstone of international law; states are to observe and comply with obligations they have freely undertaken.

Cheating is simply not acceptable.

If the resolution is passed by Congress, the President's senior advisers will recommend that the President veto it.

Strict compliance with all provisions of arms control agreements is fundamental, and this Administration will not accept anything less.

I am proud to nominate Evan J. Kemp, Jr.

I know I can count on you in the future.

I shall always treasure this memory.

I appreciate your coming aboard March 1 to help me pull things together.

Nancy joins me in wishing you and Dorothy Godspeed and, most importantly, good health for you both.

I admired the enthusiasm with which you plunged into the job, and your loyalty to me.

A disruption of nuclear cooperation would not only eliminate any chance of progress in our talks with EURATOM related to our agreements, it would also cause serious problems in our overall relationships.

I have determined that failure to continue peaceful nuclear cooperation with EURATOM would be seriously prejudicial to the achievement of United States nonproliferation objectives and would jeopardize the common defense and security of the…

A man of courage and principle, he served the people of Nebraska and of this nation with integrity and a deep sense of patriotism.

I will always remember and be grateful for his support of our 1985 budget and for his support of many other key programs.

To abandon them would betray our own principles.

Edward Zorinsky was a true public servant.

Indeed, they were extraordinarily well served by Ed Zorinsky.

Peace will come only when there is a government in Kabul that enjoys the authentic support and confidence of the Afghan people.

The freedom fighters are gaining in strength and unity.

The people of Nebraska and all of America mourn the loss of this special man, a true leader.

Nancy and I have lost a friend, who we will miss, and extend our deep sympathy to Cece and their children.

Better relations between our two countries depended on four things—arms reduction agreements, yes, but also progress on human rights in the Soviet Union, regional conflicts, and people-to-people exchanges.

Democracy, progress, and security-those are our goals in Central America, and they're goals the American people support.

As long as the Soviets keep this up, East-West tensions will continue.