09/23/1976
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"I am always an optimist."
"We can and we must reduce our needs from the projected 12.7 million barrels to less than 5 million barrels."
"To slash that budget because of some preconceived ideas or without adequate information is a gamble with our future."
"It is my deep conviction that peace depends upon a strong defense."