We have no choice about the nature of the conflict, only about whether or not we recognize its nature.

The ultimate determinant in the struggle that is now going on in this world will not be bombs and rockets, but a test of wills and ideas, a trial of spiritual resolve, the values we hold, the beliefs we cherish, the ideals to which we are…

We will win, because we're on God's side.

I can never mention aloud—the situation still is—the names of those 10 brave women—because most of them are still in that prison camp, and we know what would happen to them.

Nations do not have disagreements because they're armed; they are armed because they have disagreements.

I believe that the regulation of private land use is generally not a responsibility of the Federal Government.

I continue to support this general approach.

I will oppose any future efforts to provide additional compensation to Alaska natives for the extinguishment of their land claims.

I am signing this bill because of the far-reaching support in both States for a solution to the longstanding problems related to management of the Columbia River Gorge.

I believe, however, that Haida's situation is unique and warrants a departure from the basic policy of Federal noninvolvement in the affairs of Alaska native corporations.

For these reasons, I have approved this act.

I hereby proclaim the month of November 1986 as National Diabetes Month.