Remarks in Del Ray Beach, Florida
02/27/1976
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The social and economic progress to which they aspire cannot come without the political equality of statehood.
Let me voice our country's deep gratitude and great appreciation, not only to you but to all those who helped you achiev...
When I took office in 1974, I found many of our regulatory laws outdated and unintelligible.
The Medals of Freedom you are about to receive are the highest civilian honor that our country can bestow.