09/30/1980
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"Natural gas has become the Nation's scarcest and most desired fuel."
"I urge the Congress to act expeditiously to approve this important project."
"The Alcan Pipeline System will deliver more natural gas at less cost to a greater number of Americans than any other proposed transportation system."
"It is in our interest to bring the reserves in Alaska to market at the lowest possible price."