12/26/1979
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"I believe in a Cabinet administration of our Government."
"There will never be an instance, while I am President, when the members of the White House staff dominate or act in a superior position to the members of our Cabinet."
"I want to thank the Congress for their close cooperation so far."
"I made a commitment to the American people that I intend to honor."