09/19/1974
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"It is they who must decide how their island's economy and government shall be reconstructed."
"Few Congresses have fallen so short of meeting the challenge."
"I asked Congress to cut the rate of growth in Federal spending by $28 billion and to give that $28 billion back to the taxpayers in tax cuts."
"I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has raised the minimum tax and has taken meaningful action to eliminate the use of so-called tax shelters by individuals with high incomes."