I have already ordered pay raises reduced for Federal employees.

I am directing that price escalation clauses of all new or renegotiated Federal contracts reflect the principle of deceleration.

President Carter has stated the determination of the United States to make a positive contribution to the work of the conference.

The greatest asset of our nation is its people, and we must invest in their future.

I'm very grateful that there are about a million Armenian Americans who provide stability in a unique place in our Nation's social and political structure.

It is an honor for Rosalynn and me to have you here in our home, which is also your home.

I appreciate what you are.

I intend to propose legislation to remove this minimum price provision, but I will not propose to change the modifications in the formula used to determine the cotton loan rate.

I congratulate the Congress for enacting this legislation so promptly after defeat by the House of Representatives of the unwise and untimely 'flexible parity' bill.

Federal budget and tax policy.

I herewith report one proposal to rescind $30.0 million in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.

The future of our nation depends on our commitment to justice, equality, and the common good.

It is hereby ordered as follows: SECTION 1.

Every individual has the right to live in a society that values their contributions and respects their dignity.

The Secretary of State shall be responsible for performing the following functions vested in the President:

I wish the Rose Garden was large enough to hold all 6,000 delegates.

I will nominate Philip B. Heymann, of Belmont, Mass., to be an Assistant Attorney General.

Efforts to enhance innovation in industry may lead to an improved economic climate in the United States.