04/14/1975
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"We must do a better job of persuading the Congress that our case is sound"
"I am sure I can count on you and your staff to not only defend but also to vigorously advocate the rescissions and deferrals I have proposed and will propose in the future"
"Restraint on the growth of total Federal spending is essential if we are to avoid commitment to excessive growth of Federal spending and a resumption of inflationary pressures in the long run"
"the rescission bill passed by the 93rd Congress last December did not support rescission of more than $540 million of budget authority"