I continue to be an optimist, that the good judgment, the wise decisions of all parties will result in the ultimate objective of peace in the Middle East.

The United States will continue to emphasize our desire to achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East by working with one country, other countries, and all countries.

During 1974, the 25 Federal Executive Boards across the nation made significant strides in improving internal Federal management and responding to unique community needs.

I will do all I can.

It is a very worthwhile effort.

We cannot afford to lose a single life in the mines.

I envision the development of more than 250 major new coal mines in the next decade.

This has been a good day for all Americans.

They can set an example in such areas of critical concern as improvement of management of resources in limited or short supply, encouragement of energy efficiency, productivity, and the restoration of confidence in government.

I believe FEBs can continue to be instrumental in supporting Presidential initiatives and programs.

We must still use our vast supplies of coal in both solid and converted forms.

Coal is America's ace in the hole.

Human understanding, communication, and friendship between people and nations is also a very real and a very vital force, an essential force for peace in the world today.

The road to such a peace is bound to be long and very difficult, but I firmly believe that we are making headway.

The friendships that you forge today will pay dividends in peaceful understanding for the years to come.

I outlined a comprehensive program to address the Nation's energy and economic problems.

The goal of normalization of economic relations with the Communist countries has been reaffirmed.

America must adjust to turbulent global economic events.