08/05/1977
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"I'm determined that the future of this country will be a bright one, exciting, dynamic, challenging, unifying, and that we approach that future with confidence."
"Energy security is crucial to the well-being of every family in this country and crucial to the wellbeing of our Nation as it faces the years ahead."
"As long as I'm President, we're going to keep the social security system sound."
"Inflation brought about by foreign oil purchases affects the quality of our schools, our tax burdens, our health care, and other social services."