We proposed to reduce the expenditures by $3 billion.

One of the handicaps we have is the appropriation bills came the latter part of the year.

But we do plan definitely to withhold $1.1 billion, or to defer it.

We plan definitely to withhold $1.1 billion, or to defer it.

We have impounded, or withheld, $750 million.

This just carries out a commitment that we have made at the time.

We propose to reduce the program level not by $3 billion, but by $5.3 billion.

But I had the best personnel man in the Government look far and wide throughout the land.

Mr. Secretary, we are ready to swear you in and welcome you to the Cabinet.

I said, when I realized we would have a new Transportation Department, that I wanted to look this country over and select the most competent man available for this assignment.

Proclamation No. 3455 and Proclamation No. 3458, to the extent that it modified Proclamation No. 3455, are terminated.

Our second objective is partnership--to create an effective partnership at all levels of government.

Our third objective is priorities, to move ahead on the priorities that we have established within the resources that are available.

It is encouraging to me, and I know it is to the Postmaster General and the Secretary of Defense, that the mail to and from Viet-Nam is moving rapidly.

This is the fourth time I have met with the Governors this year.

I will be glad to take any questions.

I renew my pledge to pursue every avenue, use every tool, support any law that holds promise of advancing us in our drive against crime.

I believe these arrangements will greatly strengthen the Federal system at all levels.