07/10/1977
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"I think that the Treasury Department has done an outstanding job."
"And his loss, which was quite unexpected, came in the service of his Nation."
"I recommend that Congress enact a series of proposals that will reform our tax system and provide $25 billion in net tax reductions for individuals and businesses."
"The simplification efforts that were begun in 1977 will be continued and expanded in the tax program I am presenting today."