09/10/1974
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"On this Labor Day, I say to my fellow Americans who have provided us with so much in the past and from whom we expect even more in the future--thank you."
"I must call on all Americans without exception to make sacrifices in order to hold down wages and prices."
"It is extremely important that the Federal establishment hold employment to the absolute minimum needed to get the job done."
"I regret asking for this postponement of a Federal pay increase, but I am convinced of its necessity."