10/15/1974
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"Your leadership and sound judgment will be sorely missed."
"Nothing is more essential to the life of every single American than clean air, pure food, and safe drinking water."
"Let us be encouraged by counting the blessings we have gained from those who have met similar challenges in the past."
"Let us work together to ensure that the good which we have achieved will be strengthened and preserved for our children and future generations."