07/14/1979
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"I am deeply concerned about the human suffering and economic problems being caused by the energy shortages."
"I want them to know--and all the people in these States to know--that we are available to help them."
"I intend to sign the emergency request for Florida Monday, and signed one for Colorado yesterday."
"on Government actions to deal with the natural gas shortage emergency"