02/27/1979
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"One of the most professional and competent organizations with which I have ever dealt has been the Intelligence Community."
"I have issued today an Executive order concerning the organization and control of United States foreign intelligence activities."
"I'm very proud of this Executive order."
"The most important principle that this Executive order stands for is that it demonstrates that we can fully protect our Nation and do so within the law."