We propose a net tax reduction of $25 billion designed to create almost a million new jobs by the end of 1978.

Many of you are performers or composers or writers, and I want to thank you also for keeping this wonderful spirit alive.

But it wasn't the character of Lincoln to have a source of entertainment, tragedy, and humor kept closed and isolated from the people of our Nation.

As a result of that tragedy for our country, there was a shock that went through the consciousness of our Nation.

It's been the birthplace of quality entertainment, which has gone on to thrill the whole Nation.

It's a great honor for me as President of the United States to welcome all of you here.

I'm very proud of all of you for helping to unite the consciousness of our Nation to remember the past, but also to prepare for the future with confidence and also with pleasure.

It's important for me not to let a wall be built between me and the rest of the country.

Rosalynn and I join in urging fellow citizens everywhere to help make this year's celebration especially meaningful and rewarding.

Don't just wait until a meeting is called here before you exercise the leadership that's been given to you.

It provides for all Americans a chance to rejoice and express pride in a heritage that adds so much to our way of life.

The month of February thus serves to build goodwill and understanding between all people.

I don't intend to back down on it ever.

We're trying to guarantee peaceful resolution of any differences or competition with the Soviet Union.

We have a genuine problem.

I think we have a good prospect of holding the budget basically where it is.

I commend the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History on its sponsorship of this traditional observance.

I think we have the trust of the American people.