09/23/1977
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"The greatest asset of our nation is its people, and we must invest in their future."
"I am directing that price escalation clauses of all new or renegotiated Federal contracts reflect the principle of deceleration."
"I have already ordered pay raises reduced for Federal employees."
"President Carter has stated the determination of the United States to make a positive contribution to the work of the conference."