09/19/1977
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"Congratulations on winning the 1979 Nobel Prize in Economics."
"I know that Americans everywhere are proud of your accomplishments and join me in standing you our very best wishes."
"Today's signing fulfills a longstanding personal commitment on my part."
"I don't know what history will show, but my guess is that the best move for the quality of life in America in the future might very well be this establishment of this new Department of Education."