Ronald Reagan

Working together and standing together, we will and we can keep America the shining light of liberty and opportunity that God intended it to be—the last, best hope of mankind.

Today our tax code is fairer than it was under Carter and Mondale.

We believe that the recent accord between South Africa and Mozambique, as well as the disengagement of forces in Angola, are encouraging signs.

A big businessman is what a small businessman would be if only the government would get out of the way and leave him alone.

I'm sorry that they feel that way, and I think it's unfair to the young people that have been waiting for so long to participate in those games.

We all feel very good about the trip, and I do particularly.

We're trying to put this economy back in the hands of the people.

Botswana's success as a free and democratic nation owes much to the wise leadership of President Masire and his predecessor.

I wish we were still as civilized.

Improving U.S.-China relations is in the best interests of the American people, the Chinese people, the peoples of the East Asian region, and the cause of world peace.

The best news is that we've had the steepest drop in unemployment in over 30 years.

America is small business.

I appreciate the President's insights into the issues of importance to the African continent.

Our policies toward Latin America are aimed at achieving three consistent and mutually enforcing goals.

In Central America today, freedom-loving people, our friends, are under attack by Soviet bloc and Cuban-backed insurgents.

Today, I am proud to announce my intention to nominate June Q. Koch.

Since 1981 she has been director of administration for the Republican National Committee.

A reunified, stable, and secure Cyprus would be such an achievement.

I herewith report one new deferral of budget authority totaling $101,999,550.

Each one of these people who braved such threats deserves our greatest respect and admiration.

Peace cannot be bought.

Liberty is, of course, something we can't take for granted.

I recommend that the Senate give favorable consideration to this treaty at an early date.

All of you, God bless you all for reaffirming what this country is all about.

You stand as tall in your own way as any of them.