10/15/1974
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"I have signed H.R. 12261, a bill 'To extend the period during which the Council of the District of Columbia is prohibited from revising the criminal laws of the District.'"
"I call upon them to do so without further delay."
"No government has the power to eliminate tragedy from human experience, but government can and government should act quickly to minimize the pain of a great disaster and help to begin the healing proc..."
"The integrity of the family is of paramount importance, but supportive government action is acceptable as long as it does not interfere with the family role."