So, it's a simple truth we reaffirm here today: Young Americans of the U.S.S. Stark gave up their lives so that the terrible moments of the past would not be repeated.

Our aim is to prevent, not to provoke, wider conflict, to save the many lives that further conflict would cost us.

The administration supports House passage of H.R. 1162.

The administration has no objection to the enactment of H.R. 1205.

We both share a strong commitment to human rights and democracy.

Let no one doubt our resolve to protect our vital interests in the Persian Gulf or anywhere else.

This bill abolishes unnecessary restrictions on natural gas and petroleum markets.

The administration supports enactment of H.R. 401.

Any American who has ever listened to a bugler sound Taps knows exactly why we set aside a special day each year to honor those who have died for our country and to pray for permanent peace.

I hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 1987, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

We pray and we resolve to keep holy the memory of those who have died for our country and to make their cause inseparably our own.

I should have brought a gavel.