Ronald Reagan

Illegal drugs are deadly.

If this battle is to be won—and it must be won—each and every one of us has to become aware of the tremendous cost of illegal drugs.

The market share of U.S. cigarette exporters in Japan remains less than three percent despite their competitiveness.

Using illegal drugs is unacceptable behavior.

Our commitment to the twin goals of world peace and world freedom remains steadfast.

Looked at as a whole, the Japanese Government's laws, policies and practices insulate an inefficient monopoly from competition.

Now that it's the initial phase of the negotiating process—laying the groundwork, setting the agenda, establishing areas of agreement as well as disagreement—that pays off in the future.

To be effective in stopping illegal drugs we had to focus on the user.

The ultimate goal of American foreign policy is not just the prevention of war, but the extension of freedom.

I call upon the people of the United States to participate in drug abuse education and prevention programs in their communities.

The most effective weapon we have against drug abuse is to dry up demand by spreading knowledge about its ruinous effects.

Drug abuse is a veritable plague that enslaves its victims, saps their health, turns their dreams to dust, and endangers their lives and the lives of others.

Indifference is not an option.

I encourage all Americans to help bring attention to unmet needs of disabled persons in their communities.

I hope you will encourage all citizens and private sector organizations to develop and participate in drug abuse awareness and prevention campaigns, such as 'Just Say No.'

Nations don't mistrust each other because they're armed; they're armed because they mistrust each other.

I'm sure many of you have heard that a week from now in Reykjavik, Iceland, I'll be meeting with the leader of the Soviet Union, General Secretary Gorbachev.

Bipartisan cooperation has been the keystone of American foreign policy.

One of our goals is a drug-free workplace in the Federal government, in State and local governments, and in private companies.

The Secretary of Education will disseminate drug-related educational materials such as the booklet Schools Without Drugs.

We need continued support for defense appropriations.

This last point is important.

James W. Ziglar will bring great talent and experience to the Department of the Interior.

The extra expense cannot be justified.

Nonetheless, the Administration would not oppose H.R. 5613, should the Congress decide to act favorably on it.