I have said earlier that I would welcome the appointment of an independent counsel to look into allegations of illegality in the sale of arms to Iran.

Every American should have the opportunity to pursue an education beyond the high school level.

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint A. Wayne Roberts.

The appointment of this Board and the stature of its membership are a demonstration of a commitment to learn how this happened and how it can be prevented in the future.

I am determined to get all the facts out and take whatever action is necessary.

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Julius W. Becton, Jr. as a Governor of the Board of Governors of the American National Red Cross.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. I), a Special Review Board…

I want all the facts to come out about learning of a possible transfer of funds from the sale of arms to Iran to those fighting the Sandinista government.

You can't spend yourself rich any more than you can drink yourself sober.

It's people, not government, who create wealth, provide growth, and ensure prosperity.

Government consumes wealth, it doesn't create it.

Government has borrowed too much and spent too much.