This year, it is America's turn to host disabled athletes from around the world.
Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.
By competing in these games, each of you is sending a message of hope throughout the world.
Each of you is a remarkable person, a person like Canadian Arnie Boldt.
Children should not be financially abandoned just because they're separated from one of their parents.
Big government becoming Big Brother, pushing parents aside, interfering with one parental responsibility after another, is no solution.
There has been no discrimination of any kind in this administration—nor would I stand for that.
I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Treaty, and give its advice and consent to ratification.
The United States has offered to re-start nuclear arms control talks anywhere, at any time, without preconditions.
We have therefore agreed to continue with and where necessary strengthen policies to reduce inflation and interest rates.
We believe that, in the political and economic systems of our democracies, it is for Governments to set conditions in which there can be the greatest possible range and freedom of choice and personal initiative.
We believe in a rule of law which respects and protects without fear or favour the rights and liberties of every citizen.
I sometimes wonder, when they talk about heated rhetoric coming from me, doesn't anyone listen to what they're saying?
The American people and our allies in Europe and beyond are all more secure because men of your caliber are on station when and where needed.
Believe me, all of us up here are inspired by the sight of your magnificent ship and the battle group which accompanied you to the coast of Normandy.
One's country is worth dying for, and democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man.





