Ronald Reagan

The previous seven recessions have seen the government using what I call a quick fix—artificially stimulating the economy.

I think the biggest problem is one of communications.

I believe the bill recognizes the contributions of small high-technology firms to the Nation's growth, productivity, and competitiveness.

I'm proud because you did it for the cause that brings us together here tonight.

If you can hold on to the ideals of your youth, neighbor keeps helping neighbor not only here but around the country, then together we'll renew the spirit that made this country great and makes our dreams come true.

The work of the Olympic Committee isn't good work; it's great work.

I can tell you, they've got a friend in Washington.

It's a real pleasure for me to be here with you this afternoon.

I was raised in a household in which there was no tolerance whatsoever for prejudice or bigotry.

I applaud the people of this city for making this tremendous success story possible.

We have redirected this help down to a financial level that makes sure that those people who are close to the poverty line can have the help they need for their sons and daughters to go to college.

We hope that other Americans will be inspired by your example.

Go to St. Louis. There's a spirit here that has caught our national imagination more than once.

Environmental decisions should be brought closer to the people most affected by them.

I intend to appoint David Nething to be a member of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate James C. Treadway, Jr., to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Working together, we can make the necessary changes to reach our environmental goals.

Regulations should complement, not stifle market forces in determining the most cost-effective methods of proper environmental management.

Certainly we can afford a clean environment, but we must work for it in the most creative and effective way.

I look forward to working with House and Senate conferees to ensure final passage of the MX authorization.

I am most gratified by today's House vote approving funds for production of the MX missile.

A clean healthy environment is a fundamental part of that promise.

It is now time to make sure that the paths we have chosen are the best ones.

This strong, bipartisan action demonstrates clearly the commitment of the Congress to improving America's defenses.

Thank you again, all of you, for being here.