I'm very pleased to sign this Executive order today that directs all the Federal Agencies to take whatever appropriate action is necessary to reduce their energy use by at least 20 percent by the year 2000.

It is a distinct privilege for Barbara and me to salute this evening an extraordinary leader of honor, compassion, and courage.

Through your goals of reconciliation and liberty, you bring vision to your nation, you bring hope to the world.

Each agency head shall work to achieve the goals set forth in this order.

Each agency using petroleum products for facilities operations shall seek to minimize such use through switching to an alternative energy source.

Not only is she working resolutely to bring about tangible reforms expanding democracy and economic opportunity, but she's also embarked on what she terms a quest to restore moral values.

Each agency will prescribe policies under which its industrial facilities in the aggregate increase energy efficiency by at least 20 percent.

The Foundation will continue its efforts to expand our Nation's research achievements, our productivity, and our ability to remain competitive in world markets through innovation and discoveries.

I want to just conduct another piece of important business.

I am pleased to send you the annual report of the National Science Foundation for Fiscal Year 1990.

Nicaragua is rediscovering the meaning of its coat of arms, the beautiful symbol embossed in the center of its flag.