09/23/1979
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"The Federal Government already pays generous death benefits to survivors of employees who die on the job."
"I am today signing H.R. 8195, a bill which provides a cost-of-living increase in the industry pension benefits of retired rail workers next year."
"My disapproval of this bill in no way reflects on the bravery and dedication of Federal employees in law enforcement and firefighting occupations."
"During the 17 months of its existence not a single piece of legislation...was taken that in any way impeded our improvement of exports."