"On this Labor Day, I say to my fellow Americans who have provided us with so much in the past and from whom we expect even more in the future--thank you."
"It certainly will give to those 30-plus million American workers a greater degree of certainty as they face retirement in the future."
"I do not think I have had a happier day than the opportunity today to see so many people who have worked so long on legislation of such great significance."
"I SALUTE the working men and women of America on the 80th anniversary of labor's special day."
"Today, therefore, we salute not only the 93 million men and women in the labor forces but also the organizations which represent labor so well."
"This legislation will alleviate the fears and the anxiety of people who are on the production lines or in the mines or elsewhere."
"I now recommend a ninety-day deferral in the pending pay adjustment for Federal employees."
"I regret asking for this postponement of a Federal pay increase, but I am convinced of its necessity."
"I must call on all Americans without exception to make sacrifices in order to hold down wages and prices."
"It is extremely important that the Federal establishment hold employment to the absolute minimum needed to get the job done."
"We can explore the depths of the oceans."
"I am confident that America's youth will make the difference."
"It is a very great privilege and an exceedingly high honor to participate in this wonderful graduation ceremony."
"I will do everything in my power to bring education and employers together in a new climate of credibility."
"The world is not a lonely place."
"Our society has been playing tricks with our greatest natural energy source--that is, you."
"The Government is us; we are the Government, you and I."
"I HAVE signed H.R. 15155, a public works appropriations bill for fiscal year 1975."
