02/03/1977
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"By this step we will significantly improve the opportunity for large cities to become more involved in the planning and programming of their highway systems."
"One of the Administration's important goals is to develop a well balanced national transportation policy."
"I recognize the critical relationship between transportation, energy and development in urban and rural areas."
"The reforms which are proposed in this legislation are designed to make certain that the nation has an effective transportation system."