12/27/1977
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"The bill establishes as a national goal the successful operation of a magnetic fusion demonstration plant in the United States by the year 2000."
"Fusion power offers the potential for a limitless energy source with manageable environmental effects."
"I am proud that annual increases in these benefits have been enacted during each year of my administration."
"This act is specifically aimed at addressing the problems of underserved groups."