03/21/1977
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"The Mission shall, in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, ... carry out the duties and responsibilities of the United States Government to implement the 'United States Prop..."
"We will win energy security for our Nation in the same way we won the race to the Moon."
"As President, I am also determined to maintain America's leadership in space."
"I accept your resignation with friendship, respect and appreciation for the accomplishments of our nation during your service as Secretary of Transportation."