05/03/1979
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"I herewith report three new deferrals totalling $28.7 million and three revisions to previously transmitted deferrals increasing the amount deferred by $34.5 million."
"I believe it is appropriate for employees of the Federal Government to take the leadership responsibility in furthering the sale of U.S. Energy Savings Bonds."
"Secretary Brown has my full support in undertaking this new responsibility."
"The U.S. Savings Bonds Program has played an important role in sound debt management and in our continuing efforts to help control inflation."