Richard Nixon

I have signed today an Executive order [11641] establishing a new Office for Drug Abuse Law Enforcement in the Department of Justice.

Millions of ears will miss the sound of that great rich voice 'making a joyful noise unto the Lord,' as she liked to call her work,

I AM today nominating Peter G. Peterson to be Secretary of Commerce.

As a successor, we have Pete Peterson.

Facing, as we are, a new competition in a new world, we can be satisfied with nothing less than a new prosperity.

I should say also that the position that he undertakes is undertaken with the total approval of the various Cabinet officers who will be working with him, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce…

Due to the fact that I do have this rule that I have announced that I will not discuss partisan matters until after the convention, I will not announce directly the position that he is going to undertake.

Your three years of leadership at the Department of Commerce have been a source of the highest satisfaction to me, as you have given that vital ann of the national government a new spirit of purpose and urgency to match the needs of…

In his leaving the Cabinet, I, of course, have very deep regrets, because of all the people in our official family, Secretary Stans is one of my closest personal, as well as political, friends.

I do this with a sense of both great regret and profound gratitude--regret because you are leaving a post in which you have served with the utmost distinction and gratitude because you will be playing a key role in the forthcoming campaign.

This you have done in the fullest measure.

Having read many of your columns and dope stories I know that you have been speculating about the change that would be made in the office of the Secretary of Commerce.

For many years you have been by my side, ever a loyal friend and wise counselor, and I am deeply pleased and honored that you will continue to be there.

I have proposed formation of a new Department of Economic Affairs where all of the various economic activities of the executive branch can be brought together.

As you leave public office, you can do so with the knowledge that you have served your President, your country, and your fellow citizens with the highest skill and devotion, just as you did for more than five years under President…

The Committee on Interest and Dividends established by section 9 of Executive Order No. 11627 is hereby continued.

The Council shall inform the public, agriculture, industry, and labor concerning the need for controlling inflation and shall encourage and promote voluntary action to that end.

The Pay Board and Price Commission established by sections 7 and 8 of Executive Order No. 11627 of October 15, 1971, are hereby continued and shall act as agencies of the United States.

Each person engaged in the business of selling or providing commodities or services shall maintain available for public inspection a record of the highest prices or rents charged for such or similar commodities or services during the…

On August 15, 1971, I issued Executive Order No. 11615 providing for the stabilization of prices, rents, wages, and salaries, for a period of 90 days from the date of that Order.

Carl Hayden became a legendary figure for his countrymen even before his active years were over.

I hereby reaffirm the goals I specified in my speech to the Nation of October 7, 1971, and the findings which I made in the preamble of Executive Order No. 11615 of August 15, 1971.

This Order shall be effective as of December 22, 1971.

The Council may require the maintenance of appropriate records or other evidence which are necessary in carrying out the provisions of this Order, and may require any person to maintain and produce for examination such records or other…

Today, the entire Nation mourns his passing.