Remarks in Seattle, Washington
10/24/1976
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The budget is the President's blueprint for the operation of the Government in the year ahead.
Enlisted personnel received $1,175,908.50 in awards, which represents 81 percent of the total cash awards paid.
The social and economic progress to which they aspire cannot come without the political equality of statehood.
Enlisted personnel received $1,104,328 in awards, which represents 82 percent of the total cash awards paid.