Hand-me-down weapons are not enough for the National Guard.

The debates, I think, are very important.

I am proud to have every single one of you on America's national security team.

Preparedness preserves peace, weakness invites war.

I recommend that the Senate give prompt consideration to this Convention and consent to its acceptance.

America is a nation that does cherish peace, but we have learned in this century that the best insurance of peace is a military capacity that commands respect throughout the world.

We possess and we must maintain the diplomatic skill and the military might which can keep the peace and protect our national security.

I think the American people will be the winners, Helen.

I again urge the Congress to act expeditiously and to enact the proposed Alaska Conservation Act.

The arts have always been an expression of the diversity of America's richly varied cultural experience.

Enactment of my proposal would establish a $1.5 billion program to provide funding for parks and wildlife refuges.

I am today submitting to the Congress the Bicentennial Land Heritage Act.

We are beginning to appreciate how important the arts are as resources--to improve our cities--to bring creativity into our schools--to bring greater perception to all, young and old.

The Bicentennial Land Heritage Act would authorize and appropriate funds for the acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the National Parks System and National Wildlife Refuge System.

In effect, this tax bill means that the Democratic majority in the Congress is giving the country only half a loaf.

This is a time for us to reflect upon our history and to reassess our goals for the future.

It will be a sound investment in America which will pay off handsomely by permanently insuring and enriching the natural treasures to be inherited by future generations.

I hope that each member of Congress will share my enthusiasm for this agency's achievements.

But no one should be fooled at this apparent progress.

The Bicentennial Land Heritage Program will significantly influence the future of the 31-million acre National Park System.

I AM pleased that yesterday's agreement by a House-Senate conference committee has moved us one step closer to a reduction in individual income taxes.

The amendments made by Section 5 of this Order shall be effective on the date of publication of this Order in the FEDERAL REGISTER.

General Headnote 3(c) (iii) of the TSUS is modified as provided in Annex IV, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

It is important that you insure the effective delivery and efficient operation of Federal Indian programs and services.

I am today designating Bradley H. Patterson, Jr., of the White House Office to assist me in the area of American Indian affairs.