This legislation brings together two important concerns of mine: greater support for basic research and a vigorous search for practical ways to solve the increasing problems of water quality and quantity in various parts of the Nation.

I can assure the Congress that the new framework established by the bill will be put to a good and vigorous use.

The most important thing the Congress can do is to pass an energy package to give us an identifiable American energy policy.

International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978.

An act to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations for the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal years 1979 and 1980, and for other purposes.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1979.

I want to again commend the many citizens organizations that have worked so closely with us to obtain passage of the extension.

I respect the hard work and good intentions of the Members of Congress who have prepared this legislation.

The hard work and dedication that went into the original legislation will not be wasted.

Working together, I hope the Congress and the administration will be able to agree on legislation that protects our citizens from the devastation of drought and floods.

I urge each Member of Congress to support my veto and to work with me immediately to develop a responsible bill that can be passed this year.

I have signed H.R. 8149, the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978.

I am pleased, because its enactment is a reflection of what Congress can accomplish when skillful and dedicated leaders of both Houses work closely together in a common cause.

We will have legislation very shortly establishing the firmest possible restraint on major public officials in the Congress and my administration concerning ethics.

I welcome the Senate's passage of the department of education bill.

I urge the House of Representatives to act promptly on this measure.

I urge the Congress to act positively upon this legislative proposal as quickly as possible.

This bill, which incorporates legislation submitted by me to the Congress in May of last year, will go far toward fulfilling our commitments to return integrity and efficiency to the conduct of government.