Ronald Reagan

We recognize Mexico's efforts to adjust and reorder its economy.

I came primarily to listen, to try to understand the concerns of the Mexican people and, as our actions have shown, to be responsive.

It's my hope that President de la Madrid and I will continue to meet periodically.

Our role is to support your efforts as best we can.

We have every reason to be proud of the distinct cultural traditions of our two peoples.

I hope that Mexico would soon return to normal trade patterns.

Good morning. It's a pleasure to return to your proud and beautiful country.

I reiterate my strong support for the Contadora initiative.

I'm sure that our meeting will further strengthen the mutual respect and understanding which is the cornerstone of relations between the United States and Mexico.

Mexico rightly looks to our market as fundamental to the strength and vitality of its own.

We support the elected Government of El Salvador against Communist-backed guerrillas who would take over the country by force.

America has always been blessed by the diversity of our people and the rich heritages they brought to our shores.

The G.I. Forum was founded by Hispanic Americans who wore our country's uniform.

This veto is not premised on a desire to protect the Federal budget.

We oppose the unelected Government of Nicaragua, which supports those guerrillas with weapons and ammunition.

Those are exclusively the functions of the Legislative and Executive branches.

Reject those who say that your dreams cannot fashion your future.

The Americas belong to the peoples of the Americas and nobody else.

Only democracy can guarantee that a government will not turn against its own people, because in a democracy, people are the masters of government, not the servants.

Your fight against discrimination was every American's fight.

I believe that the better course is to seek swift reversal of the district court's order.

Under these circumstances, I must reluctantly veto this bill.

Keep America upward bound, on the move; keep her always that shining city, that inspiration, that 'last best hope' to all the oppressed and helpless of the world.

We are on the side of peaceful, democratic change in Central America.

I am returning herewith without my approval H.J. Res. 338.