It is my intention to encourage recruiting from as many sources as possible in order to secure a large corps of qualified workers who are mindful of the Bureau's obligation to conduct the most accurate census practicable.

I didn't use military force because it wasn't warranted under the existing circumstances.

I wouldn't today have made a different decision then.

I do hereby proclaim October 9, 1989, as Leif Erikson Day.

Children are a great and precious blessing.

The people of our country deserve the very best and most efficient services that the Federal Government can provide.

As a Nation, we have no greater obligation than to help provide every child with the opportunity to grow up healthy, safe, and well-educated.

The flag is a unique symbol, the unique symbol of our nation which must be protected from desecration.

I am calling on you to enlist the talents and creativity of your employees in a partnership to serve the needs of all Americans.

We must also remember the importance of teaching them the difference between liberty and license.

The strength and success of the United States depend upon the performance of the 4.3 million civil servants and uniformed services personnel around the world.

America stands with the forces of change.