I feel at ease with the job of President, primarily because I don't feel alone.

I herewith report three proposals to rescind a total of $55.3 million in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.

We are strengthening our relationship and our involvement and interest in Africa.

This Month gives black Americans a wonderful opportunity to review their roots, their achievements and their projections.

It gives each of us a keener appreciation of an important part of the priceless legacy which Americans of every creed, color and national origin are fortunate to share.

I am today transmitting to Congress proposed legislation that will significantly improve the organization and operation of the Federal government's highway and transit programs.

By this step we will significantly improve the opportunity for large cities to become more involved in the planning and programming of their highway systems.

I will nominate Frank Gregg, of Hingham, Mass., to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management in the Interior Department.

One of the Administration's important goals is to develop a well balanced national transportation policy.

The reforms which are proposed in this legislation are designed to make certain that the nation has an effective transportation system.

I ask the Congress to move promptly to pass this highway and transit legislation.

I recognize the critical relationship between transportation, energy and development in urban and rural areas.

Our first priority will be to complete the essential gaps in the Interstate System.

The program I am proposing will intensify the Federal effort to complete the Interstate System and provide flexible assistance for highway construction and transit development.

I believe that these proposals will lead toward energy conservation and better land use.

To promote more efficient short-range and long-range planning by state and local officials, I propose to consolidate highway and transit planning funds.

I will nominate Omi G. Walden, of Atlanta, Ga., to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy.

True progress is achieved when we work together to overcome our differences and build a better future.