Ronald Reagan

Even in this regard, however, it suffers from substantial deficiencies.

I am concerned, however, that this legislation includes a reduction of $1.8 billion, or 34 percent, for the Strategic Defense Initiative program, which is our path to a safer future.

This amounts to a private bankruptcy law, which is beyond the Congress' constitutional authority to enact.

Despite the above concerns, I believe that this legislation as a whole represents a positive step toward strengthening our national defense.

The establishment of a National Space Council in the Executive Office of the President would constitute unacceptable interference with my discretion and flexibility in organizing and managing the Executive Office as I consider appropriate.

I cannot emphasize too strongly the positive effects of this provision.

It's when people are helping one another, not because they're taxed or coerced into it, but because they want to, that concern for one's fellow man becomes part of a nation's soul.

I wish to reaffirm that, as the United States concentrates on achieving dramatic reductions in United States and Soviet nuclear arsenals at Geneva, we will continue to exercise utmost restraint even as we undertake the appropriate…

I am very troubled by the inclusion of an unrelated, last-minute amendment to the Bankruptcy Code.

In accordance with Public Law 95-384, I am submitting to you a bimonthly report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question.

Health planning has proved to be a process that was costly to the Federal Government, in the last analysis without benefit, and even detrimental to the rational allocation of economic resources for health care.

The power to remove them prior to the expiration of their terms, therefore, is vested exclusively in the President.

I have sought their repeal since I assumed office.

Withholding of my approval of this legislation should not be interpreted as any diminution of my support for our Nation's space program.

I am signing today H.R. 5363, a bill to amend the interest provisions of the Declaration of Taking Act.

My approval today of S. 991 is not to be construed as my acquiescence in section 405(b) of the bill.

I call on the American people and organizations of every kind to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the enormous achievements of all who have given of themselves for others.

I am withholding my approval of H.R. 5495, the 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1987.'

Children belong in a family, where they can be cared for and taught the moral values and traditions that give order and stability to our lives.

Illegal drugs have infiltrated our schools, invaded our factories, are terrorizing our citizens, and undercutting our institutions.

I believe the American people are willing to make it clear that illegal drug use will no longer be tolerated.

When we stand together united and committed to this cause, I think we represent a powerful force for humanity.

Many Americans are taking courageous steps to reverse this trend and to promote public awareness of the positive advantages of adoption.

We must do more to give all the support we can, during and after pregnancy, to the courageous and compassionate mothers who choose adoption as a means of giving their little ones a lifetime of love with a permanent family.

Adoption represents a happy marriage of personal needs that serves society's larger interests.