Ronald Reagan

This North Texas Food Bank is such a wonderful story.

I'm delighted with this, that he has come in with this.

I hope they will accept it in the way in which it was done.

You have permission to quote me.

Secretary Weinberger has been working assiduously to get more economies, more efficiencies into the defense program.

We just used to call it neighborliness in our country, until the Government started sticking its nose in.

I didn't expect that to be quoted.

Food banks alone aren't going to solve the hunger problem, I know; but they do make a more efficient use of existing resources.

Then Congress would be, I think, endangering the security of this country.

I am requesting that you and your agency join me in commemorating the Centennial Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal civil service system in January 1983.

It also provides for a vital partnership between political leaders and career civil servants.

To commemorate the Centennial and to show our appreciation to Federal employees past and present.

I urge all Americans to join with members of the Federal civil service system.

Your active participation and support will help express our appreciation for the achievements of astronauts and nurses, scientists and park rangers, and diplomats and librarians.

It is built upon the concept that selection of career civil servants must be based on merit principles.

January 17, 1983, as 'Public Employees' Appreciation Day'.

1983 can be a time of peaceful progress for America, for our allies, for the people of the U.S.S.R., and for the entire world.

The Soviet leadership must understand that the way to reduce the nuclear threat is by negotiating in the same sincere spirit.

No one hopes more than I do that the future will bring improvement in our relations with the Soviets and an era of genuine stability.

There must be better mutual relations, they must result from moderation in Soviet conduct, not just our own good intentions.

Keeping the peace for both countries—for that matter, for all mankind, depends on our wise and steady management of this relationship.

The step we're taking today should demonstrate to the public that the challenge of coping with nuclear waste can and will be met.

The United States stands behind [Lebanon's] efforts.

Our marines landed and then raised aloft on the flagpole the flag of Lebanon.

We're committed to helping restore the government's sovereignty throughout all of Lebanon.