Ronald Reagan

This administration is committed to the use of nuclear energy as a crucial element in the enormous task of supplying America's energy needs.

The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 provides the long overdue assurance that we now have a safe and effective solution to the nuclear waste problem.

This legislation represents a milestone for progress and the ability of our democratic system to resolve a sophisticated and divisive issue.

I can't help but mention something of which I was very proud, when our marines went into the multinational force.

I want to say how important your work is to the difficult task of rebuilding war-torn Lebanon.

The spirit of voluntarism that your organizations reflect is a remarkable tribute to the altruism that is found here in this land of ours.

America ends a period of decline in her vast and world-famous transportation system.

The repairs and construction are expected to stimulate about 170,000 jobs, with an additional 150,000 jobs created in related industries.

Common sense tells us that it will cost a lot less to keep the system we have in good repair than to let it disintegrate and have to start over from scratch.

This bill was possible because of the contributions of so many Senators and Congressmen.

It will allow us to complete the interstate system, make most—the interstate repairs and strengthen and improve our bridges.

That's why I'm pleased today to sign House resolution 6211, the Surface Transportation Assistance Act for 1982.

I think that all the indicators are there to indicate that the economy is getting better, not getting worse.

The Federal budget must not become a roadblock on the path to long-term economic recovery.

Tax cuts that we put into place were supposed to, and have, helped stimulate savings.

The deferrals affect programs in the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, and Interior.

First of all, I don't think the economy is deteriorating further.

I would hate to see that happen.

I believe the budget should have three fundamental objectives.

Our voluntary military... has an intelligence level that is higher than in any army in our past history.

Well, we're calling back Mr. Habib from his vacation.

We're facing very big deficits unless we take action, and we will take action.

The real answer to the deficit is recovery of the economy.

I think that’s going to have to be more of that, I will agree.

I think that a summit is something that requires some planning.