The Federal government will procure an estimated $15 billion in goods and services from minority businesses during the three-year period comprising Fiscal Years 1983, 1984, and 1985.
Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.
Greater economic independence for minority Americans will best be achieved through increased opportunities for private employment and business ownership.
I will designate annually the first full week in October as Minority Enterprise Development Week.
I applaud the Members of the House of Representatives for their overwhelming vote today in support of the Caribbean Basin Initiative.
Today, in signing this statement, we reaffirm our commitment to a healthy economy in general and to a vibrant and expanding minority business opportunity in particular.
Our program is based on the following important principles: A healthy, growing economy is fundamental to creating the opportunity for the formation and growth of minority-owned businesses.
We're firmly committed to assuring our fellow citizens in the minority communities an equal opportunity to enjoy the profits of our competitive enterprise system.
He brought to the world the simple message of peace on Earth, good will to all mankind.
I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim 1983 as World Communications Year: Development of Communications Infrastructures, in the United States.
I herewith report a proposal to rescind $2,000,000 in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.
I encourage the United States communications industry to actively and voluntarily support this effort to stimulate the development of communications infrastructures in all nations.
Portugal and the United States share a common responsibility for the defense of the West.
The Portuguese experience has shown how, given a chance, people will choose freedom.
The very fact that they made a proposal to reduce in numbers reveals that they, too, are concerned
The idea of appointing a commission was supposed to be that the commission would include experts
The United States needs to move forward with an effective land-based missile
The important thing is to let us get started with the production of the missiles
I call upon each of you to observe this week with appropriate activities in your homes, offices, schools, and communities.
Appointment of Seven Members of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education.





