"It was a symbolic separation of both disaffected people and disadvantaged people from the core of justice."
"The Attorney General should personify what the President of the United States is-attitudes, philosophies, commitments."
"I know that some of them have not been here before."
"This legislation is a simple, temporary measure to enable the government to cope with an unprecedented shortage of natural gas supplies."
"I have implicit trust in Judge Griffin Bell."
"This is a great day in my own life and, I believe, a great day in the life of our Nation."
"One of the most crucial appointments that a President can make is that of Attorney General."
"I am confident that the United States will be most ably represented in these negotiations."
"My nomination of Elliot Richardson, with his extensive experience and abilities, testifies to the importance I personally attach to achieving success in these negotiations."
"But we have been slow to appreciate their increasing importance."
"The Secretary of State and I consider the Law of the Sea negotiations to be a very high priority."