Ronald Reagan

Government that is big enough to give you everything you want is more likely to simply take everything you've got.

The national emergency declared on March 30, 1984, must continue in effect beyond March 30, 1985.

I don't see how an organization which has written off the one principle accepted by the parties and which refuses to recognize the existence of the party with whom peace must be negotiated can play a constructive role in the search for…

The question is not one of boundaries or alliances; it is freedom.

Our relationship is a difficult and competitive one, with many problems confronting our two nations.

I am confident we can steer a course that does both.

Cooperation and understanding and arms agreements are built on deeds, not words.

It is unthinkable that in the future they will not demand to exercise that right.

People can reach their full potential only when they are free.

We are under no illusion that the negotiations will be easy or that progress will come quickly.

We in the United States fully support these objectives, but Nicaragua has simply not come through on any of them.

I am pleased to nominate Susan Meredith Phillips.

These aspiring entrepreneurs have always been on the leading edge of invention and progress in our society.

America has and will continue to struggle for a lasting peace that enhances dignity for men and women everywhere.

Our cooperation is expanding in many ways.

I want the negotiations in Geneva to succeed.

It is this enterprising genius that has helped small business create most of our new jobs and provide economic opportunities unsurpassed by any nation in the world.

When the parties are ready for direct negotiations, we will be there to do our part.

The history of America is the history of a nation at work—a nation of farmers, manufacturers, and merchants joining together to build a better society.

Mr. Lowitz has been serving as the U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament with the personal rank of Ambassador since December of last year.

I urge the Congress to enact this legislation speedily.

I think if you'll check, you'll find that each country, the Soviets and the United States, are permitted under the terms of the Four Power Agreement—we each have 14 military personnel.

Studies over the past decade have repeatedly demonstrated that the minimum wage has reduced job opportunities for large numbers of our youth.

Support for the Peacekeeper is so very important for our national security.

But it wouldn't—no one could substitute, really, youth at the lower wage for legitimate wage earners.