09/08/1977
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"The policies you have helped me mold and implement...have all been right and necessary for the wellbeing of the United States and our place in the world economy."
"I'm going to depend upon the FFA to take the lead in energy conservation."
"I accept your resignation with a genuine feeling of appreciation and of recognition for your notable accomplishments as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare."
"Much of our social and economic progress depends upon a firm base of science and technology."