10/15/1978
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"The proposals that I'm making to Congress fulfill each of these needs."
"I'm very proud of this accomplishment by the Congress, and I'd like now to sign into law the Senate bill 826, which establishes the new Department of Energy."
"The problem of undocumented aliens or illegal aliens or undocumented workers has become increasingly severe."
"The impending crisis of energy shortages has brought about an unprecedented quick action by the Congress in establishing the new Department of Energy."