Ronald Reagan

I am withholding my approval from H.R. 6248, the 'Armed Career Criminal Act of 1984.'

I will continue to oppose and reject bills of this nature until and unless Congress presents me with a bill that is consistent with sound budget policy.

I believe that this act strikes a proper balance between private and public sector efforts to promote organ transplantation.

Please accept my congratulations and those of the American people on being named the 1984 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of your efforts on behalf of peaceful change in South Africa.

For all these reasons, I find S. 2166 unacceptable.

I am withholding my approval of S. 2166, the 'Indian Health Care Amendments of 1984.'

I fully support the important environmental goals that this legislation seeks to further.

We continue to urge the South African Government to engage in a meaningful dialogue with all its citizens aimed at accomplishing a peaceful transition away from apartheid.

I have withheld my approval from S. 607, the 'Public Broadcasting Amendments Act of 1984.'

S. 1097 would, among other things, authorize appropriations for various National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) programs for fiscal year 1985.

This bipartisan legislation provides a framework that should help increase the overall supply of much needed organs.

My Administration's commitment to ensuring the continuing improvement of health services delivery to Indian people and Alaska natives is strong and clear.

Therefore, although I am approving H.R. 6216, I must express my disappointment that the Congress has left in place the one remaining uncertainty surrounding the operation of the new bankruptcy court system.

I have today signed into law H.R. 6311, the 1984 Act To Combat International Terrorism.

We must strive to carry forward the heroic legacy of those brave people who, in the search for peace and justice, have lost their lives to international terrorism.

Although I certainly support the aims of H.R. 6248, I note that identical provisions were contained in the Administration's 'Comprehensive Crime Control Act,' which I approved on October 12, 1984.

I urge all Americans to acquaint themselves better with the activities and accomplishments of the United Nations.

This Act represents an unwarranted intrusion by Congress into matters normally and properly within the management discretion of the Executive branch.

Many lives could be saved through generous donations of life-saving organs.

As a matter of both principle and precedent, I cannot accept this provision.

This legislation will allow all of the bankruptcy judges who otherwise are eligible to retire to receive the enhanced retirement benefits promised in the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978.

It is inconsistent with the Constitution for the Congress to make such appointments, and I urged that the Congress immediately repeal those provisions.

I have been personally involved: promoting the donation of organs, especially liver transplants for children.

This nation bears global responsibilities that demand that we maintain a worldwide presence and not succumb to these cowardly attempts at intimidation.

This legislation represents an added step in our efforts to combat the illegal flow of drugs into this nation.