Ronald Reagan

I emphasized to Prime Minister Peres that the United States Government remains deeply concerned about the plight of Soviet Jewry and that this subject will continue to be an important part of our dialog with the Soviet Union.

It was absolutely essential that we get Daniloff out of their hands.

I pledged to make the fight against drug abuse one of my highest priorities.

We have not blinked.

I urge speedy consideration of these proposals.

That's our goal, and that's what we're going to do.

This is the Federal Government's way of 'just saying no' to drugs.

I do hereby proclaim the weeks beginning October 19, 1986, and October 18, 1987, as National Infection Control Week.

As a result of the combined actions of all Americans we will achieve the goal we all seek—a drug-free America for ourselves and for our children.

We're getting tough on drugs, and we mean business.

The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees impairs the efficiency of Federal departments and agencies.

The reductions are most harmful in the vital diplomatic security program.

The common values and interests that bring us together sustain us both.

This legislation is a six-titled measure that, when enacted, will be the cornerstone of our efforts.

What an insult it will be to what we are and whence we came if we do not rise up together in defiance against this cancer of drugs.

God bless you, and good night.

Drugs are menacing our society.

Drug abuse is not a so-called victimless crime.

The end result of this absurdity is industrial stagnation: no new factories, no new development, and no new jobs.

At a time when our trade deficit is far too high, we can no longer tolerate one-sided trade relationships.

Our country is also victimized by the international theft of American creativity.

We must make certain that all mankind benefits from a healthy and robust international trading system, one that is both free and fair.

The answer to our trade balance problem is not to close our markets, cut imports, or collapse trade.

Our position is clear: The playing field should be level, the ground rules should be set, and all players should stick to the rules.

Millions of American jobs are tied to imports.