Ronald Reagan

His depth of character and hard-won accomplishments suggest that Egypt's contributions will not be limited to those of antiquity.

I think that these are fine people out there who have been misled.

There will be no falling back, no call for retreat.

I think that there is an immediate kind of psychological thing that is happening among the people that will have some effect.

There's little doubt that the man we honor this evening is an individual who shaped history.

But, good men, with the help of God, cooperating with one another, can and will prevail over evil.

And I do feel badly; I certainly take no joy out of this.

We want you to know that although the Americans have changed Presidents, we have not altered our commitment to peace.

No man can be honest with others unless he is true to himself.

We will sincerely endeavor to help where possible, and we want you to know that all of your efforts, your forbearance in times of frustration, and, most of all, your good will, is appreciated.

I'm always worried about flying.

To them I assert, President Sadat has shown the way.

Instead, with brilliant insight, you recognized an opportunity and seized the moment.

I'm very proud to accept this.

I can't wait to hand this to Don Regan, Secretary of the Treasury.

If you actually fire these people, won't it put your air traffic control system in a hole for years to come?

I respect the right of workers in the private sector to strike.

The law is very explicit.

We’re hoping these people come back to work.

I believe that there are a great many of those people who have been swept up in this and probably have not really considered the result.

What lesser action can there be?

Government cannot close down the assembly line.

These people would no longer be government employees.

I must tell those who fail to report for duty this morning they are in violation of the law.

The strength of our Federal system is that it allows local communities to make decisions that best reflect their needs.