I believe that there is a general consensus among American leaders that the Federal Government role should be minimal in its impact upon human life and business life of our Nation.

I hope we in the Department of Commerce will be able to demonstrate our ability ... with the same commitment to achievement.

I’m very proud this afternoon to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of two fine men.

Human freedom is the root of our strength.

Our free enterprise system works.

It’s important to realize that we are changing very rapidly.

We do face difficult challenges; we can overcome them.

A free and competitive economic structure is also an integral part of our society.

Even more disturbing is the severe infringement of Federal employees' first amendment rights that is caused by section 201 (a) (4) of H.R. 5010.

These consultations should make clear that the basis for review and revision is the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan which has changed the nature of the potential danger to our common military security.

This is an unacceptable and unwise intrusion upon their rights under the first amendment.

We will not permit the Soviets to fish in American waters within 200 miles of our land area.