Ronald Reagan

There is nothing to that and no one who knows her well would ever believe it.

Kenneth Cribb has joined the Chief of Staff's transition team.

No. And as I stated in my statement, he had spoken to me months before about his desire to leave.

Ask me that question after the speech tonight.

Well, obviously, she is. Yes, of course.

His military record was one of numerous rewards for his courage.

The United States must help those small nations in Central America that have chosen freedom.

Democracy is making great strides in these four countries.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate William H. Webster to be Director of Central Intelligence.

Bill Webster will bring remarkable breadth and depth of experience as well as an outstanding record of achievement to this position.

I have concluded that additional assistance is required immediately in order to help meet the economic goals of the Bipartisan Commission and to keep faith with the millions of men and women who through hard work and sacrifice are making…

Your leaving the White House only means that you'll be navigating the same course in a different ship.

This progress, however, cannot be sustained without concurrent economic growth.

The employing agency in the United States may waive a requirement for a written test for an individual appointed under this Order if the agency determines that the duties and responsibilities of the position occupied overseas were similar…

I expect Bill to bring that same kind of leadership and achievement to his new position as Director of Central Intelligence.

I urge our citizens to focus their attention on our hemisphere as united in spirit during this year.

The one hundred million dollars in assistance for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance approved by the Congress in October of last year was intended as only one aspect of an integrated, comprehensive approach for United States efforts to…

Bill's distinguished career has exemplified his commitment to serving our nation and to defending and promoting the values of America and the free world.

I urge the Congress to act promptly to confirm him as Director of Central Intelligence.

The Central American democracies cannot attract adequate private investment to achieve sustainable economic growth in the current environment of violence and subversion.

I take great comfort in knowing that your leaving the White House only means that you'll be navigating the same course in a different ship.

But, of all your achievements the one with which I am proudest to have been associated has been the restoration of the Presidency to 'preeminently a place of moral leadership.'

Political freedom cannot prosper in an environment of hunger and despair.

I intend to continue my pursuit of this goal with unflagging determination and a deep sense of personal commitment.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 2, 1987, as the Centennial of the signing of the Hatch Act of 1887.