Our attention must not be diverted from the severe abuses of human rights that persist.

Our institutions form an important epoch in the history of the civilized world.

Freedom is a way that is plain, peaceful, generous, just—a way which, if followed, the world will forever applaud, and God must forever bless.

the last, best hope of Earth.

no duty of the Federal Government is more important than the defense of this Republic.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate J. Michael Dorsey to this important position.

We cannot but condemn Iranian seizure and occupation of Iraqi territory.

We are determined to help bring the war to the promptest possible negotiated end, without victor or vanquished, leaving intact the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Iran and Iraq.

We would regard any such expansion of the war as a major threat to our interests as well as to those of our friends in the region.

Our national commitment to the dignity of all human life must begin with the respect for our most basic civil right: the right to life.