06/16/1977
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"The committee was created by Executive order to assist in monitoring and encouraging the placement of subcontracts by the private sector with eligible small businesses, particularly with small minorit..."
"I am establishing this Nation's first comprehensive radioactive waste management program."
"It is essential that all aspects of the waste management program be conducted with the fullest possible disclosure to and participation by the public and the technical community."
"We must proceed steadily and with determination to resolve the remaining technical issues while ensuring full public participation and maintaining the full cooperation of all levels of government."