I call upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe this celebration with appropriate activities of voluntary service.
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.
Many of the solutions must be devised and supported by other individuals and private groups.
Today, while we recognize that honest people do have doubts, we, as a nation must have the courage to believe our beliefs and act upon them.
We can't ask the brave young men and women in our Armed Forces to protect America with second-rate equipment and bargain-basement weapons.
Voluntarism is a cornerstone of the American way of life and a fundamental characteristic of our American heritage.
We were told that it would be more than a decade before we could ever hope to conquer inflation.
The friendship and alliance between the Australian and American peoples is forged on the Pacific battlefields of World War II.
I look forward to our future meetings and delighted to have you here again, Mr. Prime Minister.





