11/21/1978
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"I hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning with the third Monday in February 1981 as National Patriotism Week."
"The Federal Government already pays generous death benefits to survivors of employees who die on the job."
"My disapproval of this bill in no way reflects on the bravery and dedication of Federal employees in law enforcement and firefighting occupations."
"I am withholding my approval of H.R. 5888, a bill that provides for payment of a $50,000 lump-sum death benefit to survivors of Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters and certain other employe..."