Ronald Reagan

We must not retreat into the failed policies of the past, whether they be protectionism or higher taxes.

Let's challenge ourselves to create 10 million more in the next four.

America is getting stronger, not weaker.

Protectionism almost always ends up making the protected industry weaker and less able to compete against foreign imports.

A news story the other day said protectionist fervor on the Hill is stronger than it has been since the 1930's.

Free trade also means fair trade.

A dispute exists between the United Transportation Union and certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee.

Appeasement only invites renewed attack.

Terrorism is the antithesis of democracy.

Today I'm proud to nominate Michael A. McManus, Jr., to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Communications Satellite Corporation.

Economic conditions affecting the general welfare require the following alternative plan for this pay adjustment:

Nominations of qualified individuals are vital to the function of our government.

We must not compromise with criminals.

Today I am pleased to nominate Charles L. Hosler to be a member of the National Science Board.

The people of El Salvador and the people of the United States stand together against terrorism.

I have determined that granting import relief would not be in the national economic interest.

I believe my decision today will promote our national economic interest by encouraging an open, nondiscriminatory and fair world economic system.

Import relief would place a costly and unjustifiable burden on U.S. consumers and the U.S. economy.

I do not believe that providing relief in this case would promote industry adjustment to increased import competition.

There's no question but that the Soviet Union has made it plain that they are embarked on an expansionist program.

I know that the people have been told where we're eliminating a number of so-called tax deductions... that if the people have any questions as to exactly how this would come out for them... they, in fact, will be reduced.

I am basically opposed to the idea of punitive sanctions.

I still think that the budget we originally submitted was the best for dealing with the deficit problem and reducing government spending.

I have to be optimistic and believe they can, because we're going to push very hard for it.

I have to say that for us to believe the Soviet Union is not, in its usual style, stirring up the pot and waiting in the wings would be very innocent, naive.