The time has come to provide Federal support without Federal impediments.

I strongly urge the Congress to act quickly and favorably on my proposal to help ensure quality education for all of our children.

It is time that we reconcile our good intentions with the recognition that we at the Federal level cannot know what is best for every school child in every classroom in the country.

I am proposing today the financial assistance for elementary and secondary school act.

Nothing could be more destructive of the diversity of thought and opinion necessary for national progress than an excess of control by the central government.

For too long the real issue in our education programs--Federal versus State and local control--has been obscured by endless bickering over funding levels.

The education of our children is vital to the future of the United States.

My proposal is based on the conviction that education needs can be most effectively and creatively met by allowing States greater flexibility in the use of Federal funds.

THIS IS a great stop in Tampa.

I think we have a proven record, a record that seems to appeal to a very substantial number of Republicans in Florida.

I have always believed the harder you work, the luckier you get.

I think more than ever--when we came down, I thought we were going to win--I am absolutely certain we are going to win.

I am proud to say, I have been in public service for 27 years.

I think we will do very well, and I think we will win.

We will come back if there is time because we have some big problems in Washington.

I think organizationally speaking, under Lou Frey and the others, I have never seen so many enthusiastic workers.

I am confident, but I always prepare for the worst because the best will take care of itself.

We will do everything we can to make certain that March 9 is a great, great victory.

The response has been really tremendous--good crowds, excellent enthusiasm.

If we can win and win well in Florida, they ought to know they can't win, period.

We have recovered our economic strength without starting a new round of double-digit inflation.

I think Chris Evert is a very lovely young lady.

I appreciate every one of you coming out here.

The United States is a country that is second to none in military capability.

We can enjoy all the great blessings, all the wonderful things that should and will come to us in America.