Ronald Reagan

During the past year, China has continued its commitment to open emigration.

Continuation of the waiver authority might permit future expansion of our bilateral relations with other countries now subject to subsection 402 (a) and (b) of the Act.

Mrs. Brown has been Inspector General at the Department of Interior since May 1979.

When we honor our flag we honor what we stand for as a Nation—freedom, equality, justice, and hope.

Rule 410. Inadmissibility of pleas, plea discussions, and related statements.

I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14, and National Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their porches, windows and storefronts.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning Sunday, June 14, 1981, as National Flag Week.

Please extend to Begum Zia and her children my sincere condolences on this sad occasion.

I was shocked and deeply grieved to learn of the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman.

The United States—indeed the world—had come to respect President Zia's profound and compassionate commitment to a better life for his people and his dedication to the rule of law.

His wisdom in international affairs will be sorely missed.

I am confident that the people of Bangladesh are united in their determination to assure that the stability and progress of recent years will survive this tragedy.

Americans nurtured a deep respect and admiration for Cardinal Wyszynski as Primate of Poland.

He played a vital role in helping to safeguard deep and enduring values which both our peoples share.

I am proud to nominate William Bradford Reynolds.

The American people join me in extending our deepest condolences over the passing of a great leader and a great son of the Polish nation, Cardinal Wyszynski.

My compatriots and I fully share Poland's deep sense of loss.

You are a prime ingredient that keeps us free, that protects all we cherish and hold dear.

A truly successful army is one that because of its strength and ability and dedication will not be called upon to fight, for no one will dare to provoke it.

The indispensable factor for protection for all that we hold dear is leadership.

I think that he's done a remarkable job so far.

Do your duty. Keep untarnished your honor, and you of the Corps will preserve this country for yourselves, for all of us, for your children, and for your children's children.

You will be the individuals who most inspire and lead those who are called upon to do the hard and sometimes thankless job.

Let friend and foe alike be made aware of the spirit that is sweeping across our land.

Today you become officers in the Armed Forces of the United States, guardians of freedom, protectors of our heritage.