We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values.

When consumers purchase more goods, plants use more of their capacity, men are hired instead of laid off, investment increases, and profits are high. Corporate tax rates must also be cut to increase incentives and the availability of investment capital.

We dare not forget that we are the heirs of that first revolution.

Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.

The basic problems facing the world today are not susceptible to a military solution.

So let us begin anew -- remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.

The Federal Government is the people and the budget is a reflection of their need.