Ronald Reagan

Your South Pacific AID program has been of considerable assistance to the development activities of the Fiji Government.

It is also something that I insisted upon: a tax simplification and not a tax increase in disguise.

I applaud your statesmanship, Mr. Prime Minister.

I think that some things are coming together now which, if anything, including the fact that the PLO held its meeting in Amman instead of Damascus.

If more nations were as responsible in their international community as Fiji, it would be a far better world.

The Fijian nation he so ably represents is a model of democracy and freedom.

Fijians have put themselves on the line and won the gratitude of peace-loving people everywhere.

I hereby proclaim the week of November 25 through December 1, 1984, as National Home Care Week.

The Antarctic Treaty represents an outstanding example of how countries with diverse political perspectives and interests can work together for the benefit of all.

I am proud to announce my intention to designate Kathleen Wilson Lawrence.

National Family Week gives us a chance to honor families and to renew our commitment to the family strength that gives people the ability to withstand external influences and maintain their individual integrity.

Strong families are the foundation of society.

Please know how proud all of us are of what you've done.

Well, I just want you all to know how proud we are of what you've achieved on this mission.

I have to go to work down here on Earth.

I invite all Americans to give thanks for the many blessings that they have derived from their family relationships.

We're all just part of this world.

We hope you will join us in the critical work needed to reduce international tensions.

I am confident we can make progress on strengthening peace.

I call on all Americans to participate in appropriate events to pay tribute to women in agriculture whose talents, hard work, and dedication significantly contribute to the production and marketing of the Nation's food supplies.

We must never forget those couples who know the anguish of prolonged waiting to welcome an adopted child into their home.

Our peoples are industrious and innovative.

In the words of Pope John Paul II, 'Freedom is given to man by God as a measure of His dignity.'

Today, our sons and daughters know that peace.

I do hereby proclaim the period November 16 through November 22, 1984, as National Farm-City Week.