12/03/1974
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"I propose that Congress delete the funds for these programs in FY 1977, and authorize funds for repair of the Belknap in the current transition quarter."
"The Congress must cooperate if we are to be able to successfully arrest these trends in order to assure our own security."
"I commend the Congress for their expeditious action which assists us in our efforts to improve defense management practices."
"I HAVE approved S. 811, which provides amendments to the Horse Protection Act of 1970."