11/04/1976
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"As President, I look forward to working with John during the 94th Congress."
"Under the proclamation which I signed, the New England States are given a better break than the across-the-board imposition of the $1-per-barrel tax."
"This proclamation that I am about to sign is the first step down the long and difficult road toward regaining our energy freedom."
"This law must not be allowed to expire in August of 1975."