08/24/1977
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"Each of these appointees is extremely well qualified and can be expected to set a high level of public service."
"H.R. 10929 would result in reduction or elimination of these essential programs, and a consequent weakening of our defense posture."
"An adequate defense is the single most important concern I have as President."
"I hereby transmit the annual report of the Railroad Retirement Board which summarizes its fiscal year 1977 operations under both the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts."