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The American Presidency Project
Ronald Reagan
XL President of the United States: 1981 - 1989
Remarks at La Esquina de Tejas Restaurant in Miami, Florida
May 20, 1983
Thank you all. Thank you all very much, and let me reassure you, I know that some of you will probably be present in a little while when I've got to make a speech, so I won't make two of them, or I won't make the one twice. [Laughter]
But I just want to say, again, this hospitality and the warmth of your greeting and all is a very heartfelt experience for me. I'm grateful to all of you. I'm also more full than I should be. [Laughter] But it was wonderful.
And I can't help but think, though, seriously, how much of the problem that's on all of our minds, how much of it is evident-there is a sermon or a speech in the menu, because is there anyplace in Cuba, outside of maybe the Presidential Palace, where that menu could still be served? [Applause]
Just before boarding the plane this morning I was handed a little report, and Cuba is not even able to meet its quota now for its customers in its principal crop, sugar. And I've been told since I've been here, they're importing that. And if ever there was an explanation of the difference between freedom and what they now have there, it's all told in what we've been eating here in the menu, because that's no longer available there.
And if I go on any longer, I will be making the speech that I'm going to make later. So, I better not do that. [Laughter] But thank you all very much. Thank you.
Note: The President spoke at 12:35 p.m. following lunch at the restaurant.
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translations la esquina
the corner
JOURNAL ARCHIVE: - posted by H.V.O.M - Kerry Wayne Burgess 08:39 AM Pacific Time Spokane Valley Washington USA Thursday 07 July 2016 - http://hvom.blogspot.com/2016/07/la-arklatex.html
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The American Presidency Project
Ronald Reagan
XL President of the United States: 1981 - 1989
Message on the Observance of Armed Forces Day
May 19, 1983
The 34th observance of Armed Forces Day on May 21, 1983, provides all Americans the opportunity to honor the dedicated men and women who serve in our nation's military services.
Over the years, those wearing the uniforms of our services have played a critical role in the preservation of America's security and freedom. They continue to do so. While enduring the hardships of family separation and service in faraway lands, they stand ready to ensure the security of our country and the preservation of freedom in peace. In observing this year's Armed Forces Day, we should make special note of our Armed Forces in the Middle East and elsewhere whose contributions and sacrifices give hope for a more peaceful tomorrow.
The pride in service to our country is expressed not only by dedication to military duties but also by service to fellow citizens. Wherever they are stationed, our military forces have earned respect and admiration for freely volunteering their time and energies to help their neighbors. They are loyal citizens of their nation, good neighbors in their communities, and courageous defenders of our way of life.
We are blessed to live in a society that fosters such unselfish service. On this special day, let us all join in expressing our gratitude and appreciation to our fellow countrymen and women who serve so nobly in the Armed Forces.
RONALD REAGAN
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http://www.mepcom.army.mil/meps/shreveport/index.html
United States Military Entrance Processing Command
Shreveport Military Entrance Processing Station
2715 Alkay Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118-2509
The Shreveport MEPS is one of a network of 65 MEPS located nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
A separate Department of Defense (DoD) agency, USMEPCOM is comprised of two geographical sectors and staffed with personnel from all military services.
The mission of USMEPCOM and the Shreveport MEPS is to process individuals for enlistment or induction into the armed services, based on DoD-approved peacetime and mobilization standards.
Three primary areas are considered in determining an applicant's qualifications for enlistment:
aptitude for military service
physical qualification
background evaluation screening
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark-La-Tex
Ark-La-Tex
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ark-La-Tex (also known as Arklatex, ArkLaTex, or more inclusively Arklatexoma) is a U.S. socio-economic region where Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma intersect. The region contains portions of Northwest Louisiana, Northeast Texas, South Arkansas, and the Little Dixie area of Oklahoma.
The region is geographically centered on the Arkansas/Texas stateline at the point of the Federal courthouse and Post Office in downtown Texarkana. Other important cities in the region include Shreveport, in Northwest Louisiana, Marshall in Northeast Texas, and Natchitoches, Louisiana.
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