"I cannot support the payment of taxpayers funds to them to remedy a problem they have with other private individuals in a situation in which the United States Government was in no way at fault."
"I want to emphasize my view, and that of the Attorney General, that section 508 is unconstitutional."
"This would result in an unwarranted and costly added burden on the taxpayers of this Nation."
"I hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning with the third Monday in February 1981 as National Patriotism Week."
"I am withholding my approval of H.R. 5888, a bill that provides for payment of a $50,000 lump-sum death benefit to survivors of Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters and certain other employe..."
"It is important that we continue to care, that we continue to respect ourselves and each other."
"We have much to be thankful for and much to be proud of."
"My disapproval of this bill in no way reflects on the bravery and dedication of Federal employees in law enforcement and firefighting occupations."
"I am today signing H.R. 8195, a bill which provides a cost-of-living increase in the industry pension benefits of retired rail workers next year."
"It is inequitable and unfair to provide a greater benefit to a select group of Federal employees based only on the nature of their employment."
"The Federal Government already pays generous death benefits to survivors of employees who die on the job."