09/12/1977
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"My signing this legislation today is a mark of our determination to protect the marine environment from pollution."
"I've stationed a flotilla of Coast Guard and Navy ships... to make sure we could control the flow of those who came here against our laws."
"It's extremely important to our Nation and our conscience and our soul to treat the most deprived in a fair way."
"You've helped our Nation greatly in the menial labor of building the railroads to the West."