PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENTS

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• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 14, 2008
• Sequence Number: 35
• Publication Date: June 27, 1983
• Content Type: REPORT

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White House Office of Policy Information
SIDENTIAL STATEME~f7?S
Washington, D.C, Number 9 . June 27., 1983
American Heroes
Wouldn't .it be nice to hear a little more about the
forgotten heroes of America -- those who create most of our
new jobs like the owners of stores down the street, the
faithful who support our churches, synagogues, schools and
communities, the brave men and women everywhere who produce
our goods, feed a. hungry world, and keep our families warm
while they invest in the future to build a better America?
That'.s where miracles are made, not in Washington, D.C.
- Remarks to the National Federation of
Independent Business, June 22, 1983.
The Budget .
For my part, if confronted by budget-busting spending
bills or any attempt to take away the people's tax cuts or
indexing, I will not hesitate to. veto -- indeed, I look
forward to it.
- "Salute to Congressman Trent Lott," June 20, 1983.
"Capping" the Tax Cut
Our critics sob enough about deficits to fill an ocean
-- an ocean of crocodile tears. The same holds. true for
their argument about fairness. Capping the third year of the
tax cut won't soak the rich, but it will drown millions of
taxpayers in the middle class.
Remarks to the National Federation of
Independent Business,. June 22, 1983.
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Health Care
We have the best health care in the world, because it
has remained private. And working together, we'll keep it
that way.
- Remarks to the American Medical
Association,. June 23, 1983.
indexing
Those who advocate eliminating indexing are trying to
perpetrate a cynical hoax on lower- and middle-income
earners in America. In fact, 78 percent of the benefits of
indexing will go to lower- and middle-income earners'.
"Salute to Congressman Trent.Lott," June 20, 1983.
Medicare and Medicaid-
-The incentives have not been to save, but ''to spend.
Medicare and Medicaid costs have gone up nearly 600. per cent
since 1970. .For too long the federal government has had a
blank check mentality. The hospital simply filled in the
amount they wanted. And then Uncle Sam or -- to be more
precise -- the hard-pressed American taxpayer paid the bill.
Remarks to the American Medical
Association, June 23, 1983.
There is only one way for the Polish government to gain
the confidence and trust of its own people. And that is to
end martial law, to release political prisoners,' to restore
freely formed trade unions, and to embark on a path of
genuine, national reconciliation.
Remarks to representatives of the Polish-American
Community, June 23, 1983.
Women in Business
Small business is the gateway to opportunity-for those
who want a piece of the American dream. One of the most
exciting trends in our country is the surge in numbers and
size of businesses owned by women. ... Almost three million
businesses owned by women bring in about $40 billion a year
-- a solid contribution to the health of our economy at
every level of society.
- Remarks to the National Federation of
Independent Business, June 22, 1983.
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