02/12/1976
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"The debates are designed specifically to give the American people the right to know that I stand here on a particular issue, and Mr. Carter stands differently."
"I am determined that the national security efforts of the United States shall be fully adequate."
"I am advising the Congress that failure to take the necessary remedial actions will result in a revised 1977 estimate for National Defense of $116.3 billion."
"I must request a supplemental authorization of $759 million for programs which are urgently needed."