Ronald Reagan

It is my hope that agreement can be reached soon on this measure to strengthen the international nonproliferation regime.

We need to bring the concept of achievement back into our schools-achievement for teachers and students alike.

The time has come for a grass roots campaign for educational renewal that unites parents, teachers, students, local officials, and concerned citizens.

I'm told that here tonight, thanks to your support, we'll raise a million dollars for California Republicans.

I think I can sympathize with what George is up against.

Schools can't do their job if a child doesn't come to school with a readiness and a willingness to learn, and that begins at home.

I believe the Commission's report has shaken the Nation as well.

To those dictators, we say, 'Prove to the world that your system is legitimate.'

This Nation then was shaken when the Soviets launched their Sputnik.

We need to restore parents and local government to their rightful role in the educational process.

I'm very proud and, I have to tell you, very excited.

We're the party that fights for lower taxes, more opportunity, stable prices, a sound dollar, and peace through strength.

There's no doubt about it, we have begun a strong and steady recovery that will bring new opportunity and better times to all our people.

Your efforts can only lead to a stronger, more highly motivated work force.

You represent this nation's future.

The act also provides additional funds to our vocational institutions for effective job-training programs.

Check me out. And do that with everyone who tries to bring a message to you.

America has no higher stake than in the quality of your education.

That was what I had in mind a few weeks ago when I launched what may be one of the most important initiatives of this Administration—a great national debate on the future of American education.

Leadership Begins in the Heart.

Each generation must feel the spur of competition, share the commitment to excellence, and receive the rewards for a job well done.

I have never favored—and did not favor when it was started—making a Cabinet agency out of that.

That's why we must not and I will not rest until every American who wants a job not only can find one but has the skills to get one.

Together, generation to generation, from coast to coast, we can make American education great again.

I'm pleased to report that the drive to increase taxes on millions of hard-working married couples, small businesses, and family farms has just been beaten back and defeated in the Senate this morning.