02/09/1975
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"The genius of American government is the Federal system of shared sovereignty."
"The expiration of the present General Revenue Sharing Law is coincident with the year in which the Nation celebrates its bicentennial."
"I strongly recommend that the Congress act to continue this highly successful and important new element of American Federalism well in advance of the expiration date."
"This program has been a resounding success."