We are going to follow every lead, root out every incompetent, and prosecute any crook we find who's cheating the people of this Nation.

I want it made clear that today this administration is providing that assurance to every potential whistle-blower in the Federal Government.

We will not tolerate fraud, waste, and abuse of the taxpayers' dollars.

It is time to put a halt to this waste and wrongdoing.

I am counting on your continued support for this aspect of our efforts to achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East.

I am pleased to transmit herewith the Eleventh Report of the United States Sinai Support Mission.

I have granted full and unconditional pardons to W. Mark Felt and Edward S. Miller.

They acted not with criminal intent, but in the belief that they had grants of authority reaching to the highest levels of government.

We can be no less generous to two men who acted on high principle to bring an end to the terrorism that was threatening our nation.

To punish them further—after 3 years of criminal prosecution proceedings—would not serve the ends of justice.

America was at war in 1972, and Messrs. Felt and Miller followed procedures they believed essential.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Jon D. Holstine as Assistant Administrator.