Nominations Submitted to the Senate
07/20/1978
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I don't have any inclination to condemn the Soviets as a people or even as a government.
My goal will be to protect the interests of my Nation and the people whom I represent.
The American people badly need relief from this punishing, excessive inflation.
The future belongs to those who are willing to work towards a better world for everyone.