ADOLPH PHILIP SCHUMAN, of California, to be Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for term expiring December 31, 1978, vice Jerome W. Van Gorkom, term expired.

NANCY HAYS TEETERS, of Indiana, to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of 14 years from February 1, 1970, vice Arthur F. Burns, resigned.

It is extremely important at this time, when we are trying to hold down inflation, that every effort be made to reduce Government travel costs.

I consider this action appropriate and necessary to our continuing impartial and constructive role.

Commitments by American corporations to support the administration's anti-inflation policy.

BRUCE S. JENKINS, of Utah, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah, vice Willis W. Ritter, deceased.

I support comparability in pay between the Federal Government and the private sector.

The protection of personal privacy is of great concern to the American people, and an important priority of my Administration.

The Federal Government should set an example in this effort.

The strength of our nation is built on the principles of justice, equality, and respect.

I signed H.R. 10732, which amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976.

My administration is strongly committed to reducing barriers to international trade.

This bill will provide domestic processors with increased certainty about fish supplies.

I will nominate Nancy Hays Teeters to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

The future of our country depends on our ability to come together and work towards common goals.

I pray it will be heard and echoed by people of good will throughout the world.

On behalf of the American people, I join people the world over in welcoming your election as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

In a world of rapid change, the basic needs of humanity remain the same: peace, justice, equity and the opportunity for life with dignity.