09/15/1974
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"I'm the only one that makes that decision, Helen, and we are not writing off the South."
"We haven't yet, but we certainly want their advice and counsel, and the possibility exists that some of their people will be with us."
"All authority and responsibility vested in the Federal Energy Administration by Executive order or proclamation prior to July 31, 1976 was not revoked by Executive Order No. 11930."
"We certainly want him on the team, and I have every indication, from my previous discussions and his public demonstration, that he will be actively helping the Republican cause in this campaign."