"I believe that the action I am taking today will make it easier for those jurisdictions which wish to comply with Federal nondiscrimination statutes and much harder for those who seek to violate those provisions."
"This expansion of opportunities for our travelers, our air carriers, and for the geographic areas they serve was made possible by the new agreement my Administration reached in March of this year with..."
"The Attorney General shall establish guidelines and standards for the development of consistent and effective recordkeeping and reporting requirements by Executive agencies."
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including section 602 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is hereby ordered as follows."
"Whether our hostages come home before or after the election, the Iranian Government and the world community will find our country united in desiring the early and safe return of the hostages."
"Let me assure you that my decisions on this crucial matter will not be affected by the calendar."
"The Attorney General shall coordinate the implementation and enforcement by Executive agencies of various nondiscrimination provisions of the following laws."
"I do not intend to disapprove the Board's orders within the 60 days allowed by statute."
"This is a significant development."
"I know that I share with the hostages, with their families, and with the people of this country the desire for a prompt return of those for whom we have waited so long."
"The Executive order I am signing today is an important step toward a comprehensive, coherent approach to the goal of distributing Federal aid on a nondiscriminatory basis."