01/29/1977
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"I think this is a major step forward in protecting the integrity of the freedom of the press."
"Eliminating waste, fraud, and error should be as important to you as your program objectives."
"A free press independent of government control and expressing a variety of viewpoints is crucial to both democracy and individual liberty."
"I expect each of you personally to review and respond to major allegations by the Comptroller General and others of waste, fraud or error."