Ronald Reagan

The world's current economic problems are attributable to several factors.

Our great national struggle to make this economy well again is beginning to pay off.

The IMF plays a key role in helping its member countries make the economic adjustments needed to correct their economic problems.

If we do, and we resist going back to the inflationary policies of the past, we can create an era of prosperity filled with new opportunities for the American people.

I believe the United States is on the verge of an impressive, non-inflationary and sustained recovery.

Today we announce our commitment to the employment of the handicapped.

The need for action now is clear.

I have the utmost confidence in John Davis Lodge.

Past Federal policy has been a part of the problem.

Rising health care costs are a problem that affects everyone.

These proposals are part of a government-wide freeze aimed at reducing the Federal deficit.

Our need to constrain the growth of our national spending for health care in the interests of a healthy and stable economy is urgent.

I am today transmitting to the Congress legislation comprising the Health Incentives Reform program.

James B. Furrh, Jr., to be Federal Representative of the United States on the Sabine River Compact Administration.

By working together, through cooperation, with give and take, we've weathered the worst of the storm.

I know of no other government in the world that maintains this, and I believe it is the greatest guarantee of individual liberty that this country has.

I ask you to join me in a toast to continued cooperation between State capitals and Washington.

We stand at the threshold of great economic growth.

The Federal Government cannot solve America's problems without your help, just as you need assistance from us.

Our dinner tonight begins another round of discussions between us.

I would like to thank each of you for the efforts that you've made to achieve our federalism reforms.

Our federalism proposals, designed to return decision-making to governments closest to the people, are fundamental to our Republic.

I'm convinced—and I believe that the evidence backs me up—that just as deregulation of oil has led to a better deal for the American consumer, a freer market in natural gas will have the same beneficial effect for you.

The evidence is in, and the doomsayers were dead wrong.

The key to cheaper, more abundant energy for all Americans is a policy that combines consumer protection, incentives to produce, and efficient, economic use of our resources.