08/21/1977
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"I came here many times in 1975, 1976."
"Too often in the past, for political reasons, Presidents and other public officials have given in to the temptation just before election time to try sudden gimmicks."
"Failure to pass this plan would raise serious questions about the seriousness of Congress in dealing with our energy problem."
"We anticipate a shortage of gasoline in the summer and an even greater shortage of gasoline next year."