10/16/1980
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"I have reviewed the report of the Comptroller of the United States, both personally and also with the White House Legal Counsel, Bob Lipshutz, and my faith in the character and competence of Bert Lanc..."
"I am signing H.R. 6179, the Arms Control and Disarmament Act Amendments of 1977."
"I believe these restrictions on the selection of a Chairman may unduly limit the President's ability to select the best available leadership for the Commission."
"What is important is that Bert Lance is a man of competence, of honesty, trustworthy, and a man of integrity."