It is appropriate that we recognize the many accomplishments of women, as well as their unique role in keeping our families, communities, and Nation strong.

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day by displaying the United States Flag, by reciting publicly the Pledge of Allegiance, and by participating in other appropriate activities.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to protect the interest of the Federal Government, to deal only with responsible persons, and to insure proper management…

This generosity is exemplified not only by the many thousands of employees who contribute to the campaign but especially by those who show their support by taking leadership roles in the conduct of the campaign each year.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to protect the interest of the Federal Government, to deal only with responsible persons, and to insure proper management…

I am asking you to support Secretary Derwinski by personally serving as Chairman of the Campaign in your agency.

I do hereby proclaim September 8, 1989, National Pledge of Allegiance Day.

Your leadership is key to the Combined Federal Campaign.

Today, increasing numbers of women are obtaining undergraduate and professional degrees.

I see Federal employees as the unsung heroes of America.

Your careful monitoring of agency activities and your diligence in investigating possible improprieties is essential both in ensuring that employees adhere to scrupulous standards and in ascertaining the facts and seeing that justice is…

I can't say that today, but we're going to keep on trying.