04/12/1976
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"I know I can count on you to work closely with the Congress in order to gain the necessary acceptance of the deferrals and rescissions I propose today and in the future."
"I have informed the Chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission of my determination to keep the Federal career service just that--a career service in which men and women can be accepted in ..."
"This Government must set an example of fiscal restraint for the people of America and the world."
"These actions, by themselves, will not be enough."