01/09/1980
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"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended."
"Much of our social and economic progress depends upon a firm base of science and technology."
"You have been a leading example of the readiness of prominent Americans from the private sector to render service in the public interest."
"My goal as Secretary has been to demonstrate that Government can do all these things, not only with compassion, but with competence."