"Neither the best interests of Government nor the public would be served by subjecting an employee to this kind of personal liability for the performance of his official duties."
"I share your concerns for improving the Freedom of Information Act."
"I believe now is the time to preclude the Freedom of Information Act from disclosing information harmful to the privacy of individuals."
"I simply cannot accept a provision that would risk exposure of our military or intelligence secrets and diplomatic relations."
"I am concerned with any provision which would reduce our ability to effectively deal with crime."
"I have doubts about the appropriateness of diverting the direction of litigation from the disclosure of information to career-affecting disciplinary hearings about employee conduct."
"I must take care to avoid seriously impairing the Government we all seek to make more open."
"Administrative burdens are not by themselves sufficient obstacles to prevent progress in Government."
"The Treaty will make a significant contribution to the international effort to control narcotics traffic."
"I transmit herewith the Treaty on Extradition between the United States of America and Australia."
"I thank them on behalf of all of you and many, many millions of others throughout our country."
"As a Republic dedicated to liberty and justice for all, this Nation cannot deny equal status to women."
"We will resist temptations to restore the red tape and excessive Federal regulation which this act removes."
"No one expects this bill to bring substantial immediate relief to the housing market, but over the long haul it should provide the foundations for better housing for all Americans."
"I fully support these efforts to eliminate discrimination based on race or sex."
"It is a great privilege to be here on this landmark day in the field of housing legislation."
"I think we can say without any reservation that the move from the narrow programs of the past in community development to programs that are very broad gauged will give a real impetus to local decision..."
"The housing industry needs a shot in the arm, and this bill, I think, can be extremely helpful in this area."
