12/16/1974
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"I wholeheartedly support the objective of government in the sunshine."
"I am not prepared to commit the Federal government to this type of a massive spending program which I believe private industry is best able to undertake."
"I commend the Congress for developing H.R. 8410 to provide this protection which is in the best interest of producers, packers, and consumers."
"I urge the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities in their schools and churches and in other suitable places."