01/17/1977
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"I am confident that an appropriate combination of public and private actions can meet our demands for the foreseeable future."
"I believe that looking into the future to ascertain when actions must be taken to meet carefully determined goals is essential."
"I agree that the general goals recommended by the Secretary are desirable ends and are worthy of our careful consideration."
"My policy will be to implement the recommended goals in accord with these basic principles."