It's clear that our heavy dependence on imported oil is a main part of our trade problem.

We are increasing the production of American oil to cut down on the amount that we have to purchase.

I think our proposal is fair and well balanced.

I believe that we do have the resolve and the national will to deal with the energy problem.

We want to have a strong economy, too.

It's the first priority for this year's work.

Our hope is that the Somalians might call publicly for negotiations to begin immediately to resolve the Ogaden dispute.

History teaches us that almost every discovery or invention designed to make our lives a little better can, in the wrong hands, become an instrument of tragedy and suffering.

Unless we also identify and reduce the social pressures which encourage drug abuse, our other efforts will achieve little.

I call upon parents to examine the ways they respect or abuse drugs in their homes and to remember that their attitudes are likely to shape the attitudes of their children.

When used properly, today's drugs can work miracles that were unimaginable only a short time ago.

Drug abusers include the busy executive who cannot function without the aid of heavy drinking, the youth who is addicted to heroin, and the victim of disease who grows dependent upon prescribed medication.

I ask each American to take the time and trouble to learn about drug abuse prevention.

the following are hereby revoked: Executive Order No. 10866 of February 20, 1960; and, Executive Order No. 10943 of May 19, 1961.

Any person who is certified by the Director of ACTION as having served satisfactorily as a full-time ACTION Community Volunteer shall be eligible for noncompetitive appointment to the Civilian Career Service.

Advance text: remarks at the Palais des Congress.

Remarks on signing the Delhi Declaration.

Informal remarks: photo session at the beginning of a meeting with President Giscard d'Estaing of France.