Ronald Reagan

The answer to a government that's too big is to stop feeding its growth.

I thank Senator Domenici and the other members of the Senate Budget Committee for taking this important and constructive step.

I have come to speak to you tonight about our economic recovery program and why I believe it's essential that the Congress approve this package.

Together we can accomplish the things the people elected us to do.

Our choice is not between a balanced budget and a tax cut.

The revisions to rescission proposals affect programs in the Departments of Agriculture and Energy.

The details of each rescission proposal and deferral are contained in the attached reports.

Mr. Evered is a petroleum engineer and geologist, currently geotechnical division manager for CER Corp.

Dr. Rubin is a physician, specializing in nephrology.

I herewith report six revisions to previously transmitted rescission proposals.

I'm pleased to nominate Alan 'Punch' Green, Jr., to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner.

We are determined to achieve an enduring peace—a peace with liberty and with honor.

Memorial Day was established to commemorate those who died in the defense of our national ideals.

There will never be a weakening of this resolve.

I indicated my opposition to the curb on sales, because American farmers had been unfairly singled out to bear the burden of this ineffective national policy.

I hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 1981, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

We will react strongly to acts of aggression wherever they take place.

We are resolved to stand firm against those who would destroy the freedoms we cherish.

I am today lifting the U.S. limitation on additional agricultural sales to the Soviet Union as I promised to do during last year's Presidential campaign.

I urge my fellow citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities dedicated to those issues of concern to Vietnam veterans.

Much has been said about the sacrifice made by those who served, but full recognition of the Nation's debt of gratitude to them is long overdue.

I call upon all Americans, and upon patriotic and civic organizations, to observe Sunday, April 26, 1981, as a National Day of Recognition for Veterans of the Vietnam Era.

We cannot afford to allow debt to grow and add to the burden of inflation.

We must again establish the principle that debts to the Federal Government must be paid.

By their demonstrations of loyalty and courage, Vietnam veterans have earned our esteem.