This voluntary effort will be highly complementary to the Federal Government's provision of $50 million in aid which Congressman Mario Biaggi sponsored in the Congress.

The primary reason for appealing the decision to the Supreme Court is to secure a definitive ruling from that Court on an issue which, over the last decade, has created many occasions for confrontation between the executive and legislative branches.

The proposed bilateral agreement between us reflects the desire of the Government of the United States and the Government of Colombia to update the framework for peaceful nuclear cooperation between our two countries.

I believe that we have made substantial progress since the Department of Education opened its doors on May 4, 1980, in providing new leadership and support for American education.

I find that continued implementation of the Emergency Building Temperature Restrictions, Energy Conservation Plan No. 2, is required in the national interest.

This is the last night that we'll hear the Strolling Strings in the White House for a long time.

I have determined that the administration of the Reception and Placement Grants should be retained by the Department of State.

The challenge of preventing war—and redirecting resources from arsenals of war to human needs is the greatest challenge confronting mankind in this last quarter of the 20th century.

I have approved the agreement and authorized its execution, and urge that the Congress give it favorable consideration.

In my judgment, the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and Colombia, together with its accompanying exchange of notes, meets all statutory requirements.

I would like for all of you to join with me now in a toast to the free people of our Nation.