On the recordFebruary 16, 1976
Most duck hunters should be willing to pay up to $10 for a stamp to help pay the cost of conserving this resource.
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presidency.ucsb.eduMost duck hunters should be willing to pay up to $10 for a stamp to help pay the cost of conserving this resource.
Statement on Signing the Wetlands Loan Extension Act of 1976
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I am calling for legislation to halt this practice so that our budget system will fully reflect the financial activities of the Government.
I believe it presents a candid appraisal of what we have learned and what remains to be done.
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