We Came From Many Roots, And We

Ronald Reagan Was An Excellent Leader Of Our Nation During Challenging Times At Home And Abroad.

History And Experience Tell Us That Moral Progress Comes Not In Comfortable And Complacent Times, But Out Of Trial And Confusion.

We Must Introduce A New Balance In The Relationship Between The Individual And The Government--a Balance That Favors Greater Individual Freedom And Self-reliance.

I Am Committed To Furthering The Self-determination Of Indian Communities But Without Terminating The Special Relationship Between The Federal Government And The Indian People. I Am Strongly Opposed To Termination. Self-determination Means That You Can Decide The Nature Of Your Tribe's Relationship With The Federal Government Within The Framework Of The Self-determination Act, Which I Signed In January Of 1975.

The Veto Is A President's Constitutional Right, Given To Him By The Drafters Of The Constitution Because They Wanted It As A Checkagainst Irresponsible Congressional Action. The Veto Forces Congress To Take Another Look At Legislation That Has Been Passed. I Think This Is A Responsible Tool For A President Of The United States, And I Have Sought To Use It Responsibly.