I am pleased with the success of the Reorganization Plan in simplifying and improving the unnecessarily complex administrative requirements of ERISA.

The United States is committed to peace—a peace that allows every nation to live in an atmosphere free of coercion or intimidation.

I will nominate Henry S. Dogin to be Director of the Office of Justice Assistance, Research, and Statistics.

There is no distinction possible, on the basis of ability or performance, that would allow me to exclude women from an obligation to register.

HENRY S. DOGIN, of New York, to be Director of the Office of Justice Assistance, Research, and Statistics (new position).

Renewing registration for the draft now will save us critical time in the event of mobilization.

The Chancellor made clear that the Soviet Union should take its troops out of Afghanistan without delay.

I will take steps to enable the Selective Service System to carry out registration in the most economical and efficient way.

MARVIN WEISSMAN, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Bolivia.

Equal obligations deserve equal rights.

Registration for the draft is needed to increase our preparedness and is a further demonstration of our resolve as a nation.

Military readiness may be the best guarantee that military force need never be used.