The first sentence of Section 1 of this order shall not apply to those offices and installations, or parts thereof, in the Department of State, the Department of Defense, or other departments, independent establishments, and governmental agencies which the heads thereof determine should remain open for reasons of national security or defense or other public reasons.
Executive Order 11700—Providing for the Closing of Government Departments and Agencies on Thursday, January 23, 1973
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As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…
And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.
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