07/29/1976
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"There is increasing recognition of, and interest in, the contributions of women to the national life of this country in all its important aspects."
"I respect excellence, whether it is on the gridiron or otherwise."
"You are often unsung, but in my book you will never be unappreciated."
"By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 5317 of title 5 of the United States Code, as amended."